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Azulfidine

Generic: Sulfasalazine

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Aminosalicylic AcidAlso: Azulfidine EN-tabs✓ FDA-verified
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Azulfidine is a medication used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis, especially in patients who haven't responded well to other treatments. It works by reducing inflammation in the body, which helps manage symptoms of these conditions. You typically take it as a tablet, starting with a dose of 3 to 4 grams daily for ulcerative colitis, divided into smaller doses, and the maximum dose can go up to 4 grams daily. It's important to know that Azulfidine can cause serious side effects, especially in people with liver or kidney problems, so monitoring is essential. Additionally, if you are taking other anti-inflammatory drugs, be sure to discuss this with your doctor, as they may interact with Azulfidine.
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Uses

  • mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. severe ulcerative colitis (adjunctive therapy). prolonging remission in ulcerative colitis. rheumatoid arthritis (inadequate response to other treatments). juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (polyarticular course).
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Dosage

Adults: 3 to 4 g daily, divided doses after meals.
Children (6 years and older): 40 to 60 mg/kg daily, divided doses.
Maintenance for adults: 2 g daily.
Maintenance for children: 30 mg/kg daily, divided doses.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

anorexiaheadachenauseavomitinggastric distresshypersensitivity reactions

Serious

blood disordersliver damage
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Use cautiously in patients with liver or kidney damage.
  • Monitor for serious infections during treatment.
  • Can cause infertility in men, reversible upon stopping.
  • Severe skin reactions may occur, discontinue if symptoms appear.
  • Avoid in patients with history of severe blood disorders.
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Drug interactions

  • Folic acidreduced absorptionCaution
  • Digoxinreduced absorptionCaution
  • Methotrexateincreased gastrointestinal side effectsCaution

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