Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine)

Azulfidine Information

Azulfidine is believed to reduce the actions of substances in the body that cause inflammation, tissue damage and diarrhea but the exact way it works remains unknown.

Azulfidine Indications

Azulfidine is primarily used in treating Ulcerative Colitis and to maintain remission. It is also used in treating rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile arthritis. Azulfidine may also be used for other purposes not mentioned here.

Azulfidine Warnings

Azulfidine should not be taken in without permission from doctor if you:

• Have ever had an allergic reaction to sulfasalzine, a sulfa-based antibiotic or aspirin
• Have an obstruction or blockage in the intestines or urinary tract
• Have Porphyria
• Have Liver disease
• Have Kidney disease
• Have Asthma
• Have Glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

If you have any of these conditions, your doctor may not allow you to take this drug or may need to adjust your dosage.

Azulfidine belongs to the FDA pregnancy Category B, which means it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor, however if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant. This drug passes into breast milk. Do not take this drug if you are breast-feeding a baby. The effects of this drug to nursing infant is yet unknown.

This drug may or may not be safe or effective for children below the age of 2.

Azulfidine Intake Guidelines

Azulfidine should be taken exactly as instructed by the doctor. If there are things that you do not understand abut the instructions, refer to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Each dose should be taken with a full glass of water and is usually taken after meals.

Do not crush, chew or break the tablets. Swallow them whole. Inform your doctor if you notice any undissolved tablets in your stool.

Even if you start feeling better, do not abruptly stop taking Azulfidine especially without permission from your doctor.

Azulfidine Dosage

Obtain the dosage of Azulfidine from your doctor. The dosage may vary from person to person with regards to many factors such as age and others.

Azulfidine Overdose

Overdose symptoms of Azulfidine includes:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Drowsiness
• Seizures

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

Azulfidine Missed Dose

Azulfidine doses should not be missed. If missed, however, take it as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent dose according to schedule. It is important not to take a double dose of this product.

Azulfidine Side Effects

Azulfidine may have any of these serious side effects and allergic reactions:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Closing of the throat
• Swelling of he lips, tongue or face
• Hives
• Worsening colitis
• Sore throat, fever, ale skin, bruising, or jaundice

Stop taking this drug and seek medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms:

This drug also has less serious side effects, which are more likely to occur. They include:

• Nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite
• Headache
• Rash or itching
• Fever
• Decreased sperm production
• Orange-yellow discoloration of urine

Continue taking this product but inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

Other side effects may also occur. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual in our body while or after taking Azulfidine.

Azulfidine Drug reactions

Azulfidine can decrease the body’s rate of absorption of digoxin. It may also decrease the amount of natural vitamin folate in your body. Other drugs may also react with Azulfidine. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other drug than Azulfidine, which includes over the counter prescriptions.

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