Sulfasalazine- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg

Information About Sulfasalazine- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg

About Sulfasalazine- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg

The Medicine Brand Sazo EC 1000 mg is manufactured by Wallace Pharmaceuticals Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Sulfasalazine.

Pakaging

10 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Sulfasalazine- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg

Sulfasalazine 1000 mg

Diseases List For Which Sulfasalazine- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For ulcerative colitis

Other Significations For Sulfasalazine- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg

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- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg

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- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg

Can We Take Sulfasalazine- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg 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- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg

Can We Use Sulfasalazine- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg 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- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Sulfasalazine- Sazo Ec 1000 Mg