Generic Name - Sulfasalazine
Category - Bowel disease, inflammatory, suppressant
Indications
Ulcerative colitis
Generic Sulfasalazine is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Sulfasalazine 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 Sulfasalazine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Sulfasalazine 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 Sulfasalazine 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 Sulfasalazine. 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 Sulfasalazine Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSulfasalazine
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Sulfasalazine for ulcerative colitis is 3 to 4 grams daily divided into smaller doses (intervals between nighttime doses should not exceed 8 hours). In some cases the initial dosage is set at 1 to 2 grams daily to lessen side effects. As therapy continues, the dose is usually reduced to 2 grams daily.
Generic for Sulfasalazine Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Sulfasalazine side Effects include bloody diarrhea, chest pain, difficulty breathing, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, fever, chills, or sore throat and joint or muscle aches.
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 Sulfasalazine.
Generic for Sulfasalazine and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Sulfasalazine in pregnant women do not indicate any increase in the risk fo fetal malformations in comparison with the other women who have not been administered this drug. Recommend medical advice before use.
Generic for Sulfasalazine 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 Sulfasalazine and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Sulfasalazine in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Sulfasalazine and Geriatric
Generic Sulfasalazine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Note
The above information about Generic Sulfasalazine 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.
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