Generic for Azulfidine for Ulcerative colitis - Drug Information

Generic Name - Sulfasalazine

Category - Anti-Ulcers

Indications

Ulcerative colitis
Generic Azulfidine is used totreatmild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Sulfasalazine (Generic Azulfidine)works inside the bowel by helping to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of the disease. This drug is believed to reduce the actions of substances in the body that cause inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Generic for Azulfidine Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Azulfidine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Azulfidine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Kidney disease
Liver damage
Blood disease
Porphyria

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Azulfidine.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Folic acid
Methotrexate (rheumatrex)

Generic for Azulfidine Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAzulfidine
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Azulfidine for Ulcerative colitis is 3 to 4 g daily in evenly divided doses with dosage intervals not exceeding eight hours. Generic Azulfidine may be advisable to initiate therapy with a lower dosage, e.g., 1 to 2 g daily, to reduce possible gastrointestinal intolerance.

Generic for Azulfidine Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Azulfidine side Effects include bloody diarrhea,
Chest pain, difficulty breathing, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, fever, chills, or sore throat
Joint or muscle aches, painful, difficult or reduced urination or pale skin.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Azulfidine.

Generic for Azulfidine and Pregnancy

Use of Generic Azulfidine in pregnant women do not indicate any increase in the risk of fetal malformations in comparison with the other women who have not been administered this drug. Recommend medical advice before use.

Generic for Azulfidine and Breastfeeding

Studies indicate sulfasalazine and its constituents penetrate into breast milk and may displace bilirubin in the newborn. This can cause jaundice. Therefore consult your doctor and take medical advice.

Generic for Azulfidine and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Azulfidine in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Azulfidine and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Azulfidine in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Azulfidine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.