Sulfasalazine
Description
Sulfasalazine (brand names include: Azulfidine / Salazopyrin / Saaz) is an anti-inflammatory drug.
Indications include:
mild to severe ulcerative colitis
rheumatoid arthritis
Sulfasalazine is also sometimes used in the treatment of Crohn's disease and ankylosing spondylitis.
Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take your medicine exactly as directed.
Precautions
Tell your doctor before taking Sulfasalazine, if:
you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: sulfasalazine.
