Sulfasalazine Tablets
These tablets are indicated to manage inflammation and utilized to alleviate symptoms of chronic autoimmune conditions.
Strengths: 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Salazopyrin
- Therapeutic class
Aminosalicylate
- Pharmacological class
Sulfonamide
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to sulfonamides; porphyria; intestinal obstruction
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; loss of appetite
- Moderate side effects
rash; fever; arthralgia; anaemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet; Gastro-resistant tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
Continuous
- Storage instructions
Store in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
folic acid; digoxin
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children under 2 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Monitor infant.
Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate fluid intake; monitor blood counts periodically; avoid in severe liver disease
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis — requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; stevens-johnson syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
These tablets are indicated to manage inflammation and utilized to alleviate symptoms of chronic autoimmune conditions.
Mechanism of action
Sulfasalazine modulates the immune response in the intestinal wall and joints, reducing inflammation associated with active disease.
Sulfasalazine Tablets
These tablets are indicated to manage inflammation and utilized to alleviate symptoms of chronic autoimmune conditions.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Sulfasalazine
- Listed indication(s): Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Available option
- 90 tablets - 500 mg1338-500-mg-16153