Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s

Information About Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s

About Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s

The Medicine Brand SALAZAR DS TAB 10S is manufactured by Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Sulfasalazine.

Pakaging

10SX1

Active Ingredients For Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s

Sulfasalazine 1000 mg

Diseases List For Which Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For ulcerative colitis

Other Significations For Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s

This Medication This medication is an antiinflammatory agent prescribed for the induction of remission and for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis inflammation of the colon

Precautions To Be Taken Before Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s

Sulfasalazine may cause reduced absorption of folic acid and digoxin Lanoxin Reduced folic acid absorption may cause folic acid deficiency and result in anemia Reduced digoxin absorption may reduce the effectiveness of digoxin Sulfapyridine a byproduct of sulfasalazine is a sulfonamide and sulfonamides increase blood levels ofmethotrexate Rheumatrex Trexall resulting in increased methotrexate toxicity Conversely methotrexate can increase the occurrence of the anemia caused by sulfonamides because methotrexate also causes folic acid deficiency Sulfonamides can increase the risk of kidney damage from cyclosporine by an unknown mechanism They also may increase the blood glucose lowering effect of oral antidiabetic drugs and potentially cause excessive reductions in blood sugar hypoglycemia by decreasing elimination of antidiabetic drugs by the liver and elevating the levels of the antidiabetic drugs in the blood Combining 5ASA with drugs that affect kidney function such as nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs for example ibuprofen Advil may increase the likelihood of kidney dysfunction Concurrent use of 5ASA and 6mercaptopurine or azathioprine Imuran may increase the likelihood of blood disorders 5ASA may increase the blood thinning effect of warfarinCoumadin

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s

Can We Take Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s

Can We Use Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Sulfasalazine- Salazar Ds Tab 10s