Azulfidine
(Sulfasalazine)-
All Strengths
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500mg
Azulfidine 500mg
Marketed as Salazopyrin in United Kingdom
Azulfidine 500mg
Marketed as Salazopyrin in Canada
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Azulfidine Drug Information
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Azulfidine Overview
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. Azulfidine does not cure this condition, but it helps decrease symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. After an attack is treated, sulfasalazine is also used to increase the amount of time between attacks. Azulfidine works by reducing irritation and swelling in the large intestines. In addition, delayed-release tablets of sulfasalazine are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with sulfasalazine helps to reduce/prevent further joint damage so you can do more of your normal daily activities. Azulfidine is used with other drugs, rest, and physical therapy in patients who have not responded to other medications (salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs).
How to Use Azulfidine
Take Azulfidine by mouth after meals with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) or as directed by your doctor. To prevent stomach upset, your doctor may recommend a slow increase in your dosage when starting treatment. Dosage of Azulfidine is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. In children, Dosage of Azulfidine is also based on weight. If you are taking the delayed-release tablets, swallow them whole. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. Doing so may increase the chance of stomach upset. Drink plenty of fluids during treatment with Azulfidine unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This will help prevent kidney stones. Take Azulfidine regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens. For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, it may take 1-3 months before you notice any improvement in your symptoms.
Azulfidine Precautions
Before taking sulfasalazine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to sulfa drugs; or to aspirin and related drugs (salicylates, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen); or to mesalamine; or if you have any other allergies. Azulfidine may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using Azulfidine, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history,intestinal blockage, urinary blockage, kidney disease, liver disease, blood disorders (such as aplastic anemia, porphyria), a certain genetic condition (G6PD deficiency), asthma, severe allergies, current/recent/returning infections. Azulfidine may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Azulfidine may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Get medical help right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. Azulfidine is similar to aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take aspirin or aspirin-related medications (such as salicylates) if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness, or if they have just been given a live virus vaccine (such as varicella vaccine), without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Azulfidine can temporarily affect fertility in males. Ask your doctor for more details. During pregnancy, Azulfidine should be used only when clearly needed. Caution is advised if Azulfidine is used near the expected delivery date because similar drugs may cause harm to a newborn. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. If you become pregnant while taking Azulfidine, contact your doctor right away. Azulfidine may lower your folic acid levels, increasing the risk of spinal cord defects. Check with your doctor to make sure you are taking enough folic acid. Prenatal care should include tests for spinal cord defects. Azulfidine passes into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Azulfidine Misdose
If you miss a dose of Azulfidine, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Azulfidine Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.digoxin, folic acid, methenamine, PABA taken by mouth. Sulfasalazine is very similar to mesalamine. Do not use mesalamine medications taken by mouth while using sulfasalazine. Azulfidine may interfere with certain lab tests (such as urine normetanephrine levels, liver function tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use Azulfidine.
Azulfidine Side Effects
What are Azulfidine side effects?
Side effects are physical, mental or emotional symptoms which occur in addition to or outside of the desired effect of a therapeutic treatment such as an over-the-counter or prescribed drug or medication. Side effects from Azulfidine may occur at the beginning or at the end of treatment and may also depend on the length of time an individual remains on the treatment. Side effects, also known as adverse effects, are generally more likely to occur when starting treatment. Individuals may also experience side effects from Azulfidine as a result of an interaction with other medications.
Side Effects of Azulfidine
The side effects of Azulfidine may vary in number and intensity for many different reasons. Factors such as age, weight, gender and ethnicity may influence the side effects of Azulfidine. Also, an individual’s state of general physical health and seriousness of the disease or illness as well as an increase or decrease in dosage may lead to side effects. Further, side effects from Azulfidine may also occur as a result of an interaction with certain herbal supplements, foods or drinks.
Prescription drug side effects can be serious and may cause patients to stop the treatment. However, when side effects from the use of a prescription drug, such as Azulfidine, do occur a patient should consult their physician. A physician may prescribe an additional treatment in order to control the symptoms or an adjustment in the dosage may be made. In addition, changes to diet, exercise or other lifestyle activities may help to lessen the side effects of Azulfidine.
By understanding side effects and the factors which may influence the occurrence of side effects patients are empowered to take an active role in their care. Patients who have specific questions about the side effects of Azulfidine, or any other medication, should contact their physician. General information about Azulfidine and the side effects associated with Azulfidine are described in the following:
Common Azulfidine Side Effects
Severe
- skin photosensitivity
- allergic dermatitis
- pruritus of skin
- drug fever
- skin rash
Less Severe
- dyschromia
- dizziness
- headache disorder
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- acute abdominal pain
- urine discoloration
- anorexia
- oligospermia
- dyspepsia
Less Frequent Azulfidine Side Effects
Severe
- hemolytic anemia
- thrombocytopenic disorder
- agranulocytosis
- blood dyscrasias
- ulcerative colitis
- hepatitis
- cyanosis
Less Severe
- leukopenia
Rare or Very Rare Azulfidine Side Effects
Severe
- glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency anemia
- interstitial pneumonitis
- toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- kidney stone
- hepatic failure
- myelitis
- kidney disease with reduction in GFR
- urticaria
- pancreatitis
- stomatitis
- hemolytic uremic syndrome
- rhabdomyolysis
- anaphylaxis
- serum sickness
- hearing loss
- nephritis
- aplastic anemia
- methemoglobinemia
- hypoprothrombinemia
- myelodysplastic syndrome
- exfoliative dermatitis
- eosinophilia
- abnormal hepatic function tests
- obstructive hyperbilirubinemia
- hepatic necrosis
- angioedema
- alveolitis
- enterocolitis
- hallucinations
- hepatocellular damage
- pneumonia
- sepsis
- myocarditis
- eosinophilic pneumonia
- nephrotic syndrome
- cholestasis
- neutropenic colitis
- erythema multiforme
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- anuria
- hyperbilirubinemia
- increased aspartate transaminase
- increased alanine transaminase
- jaundice
- DRESS syndrome
- acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
Less Severe
- urinary tract infection
- vertigo
- insomnia
- ataxia
- drowsy
- peripheral neuropathy
- periorbital edema
- alopecia
- purpura
- proteinuria
- hematuria
- crystalluria
- tinnitus
- oliguria
- pain in oropharynx
- pallor
- folate deficiency
Azulfidine Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard Azulfidine when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
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