Azulfidine
* Generic Name: sulfasalazine delayed release tablets
* Brand Name: Azulfidine EN-Tabs
* What is sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs,
Sulfazine)?
* What are the possible side effects of sulfasalazine
(Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
* What is the most important information I should know about
sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
* What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking
sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
* How should I take sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine
EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
* What happens if I miss a dose (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs,
Sulfazine)?
* What happens if I overdose (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs,
Sulfazine)?
* What should I avoid while taking sulfasalazine (Azulfidine,
Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
* What other drugs will affect sulfasalazine (Azulfidine,
Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
* Where can I get more information (Azulfidine, Azulfidine
EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
What is sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
Sulfasalazine affects a substance in the body that causes
inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.
Sulfasalazine is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative
colitis.
Sulfasalazine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in
children and adults who have used other arthritis medicines without
successful treatment of symptoms.
Sulfasalazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine
EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an
allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur during treatment with
sulfasalazine. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away
if you have signs of infection such as:
* sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, cold or flu
symptoms;
* sore throat, cough, trouble breathing;
* stabbing chest pain, cough with yellow or green mucus,
wheezing;
* pain when swallowing, painful mouth sores, red or swollen gums;
* rapid heart rate, rapid and shallow breathing, fainting;
* skin sores, pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding; or
* jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Also call your doctor at once if you have:
* severe nausea or vomiting when you first start taking
sulfasalazine;
* the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
* signs of a kidney problem--little or no urinating; painful or
difficult urination; swelling in your feet or ankles; feeling
tired or short of breath; or
* severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face
or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or
purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper
body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common side effects may include:
* nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite;
* headache; or
* low sperm count in men.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call
your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side
effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about sulfasalazine
(Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
You should not use sulfasalazine if you have porphyria, a blockage
in your bladder or intestines, or if you are allergic to sulfa
drugs, aspirin, or similar medicines called salicylates.
Azulfidine Patient Information including How Should I Take
Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking sulfasalazine
(Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
You should not use sulfasalazine if you are allergic to it, or if you
have:
* a blockage in your bladder or intestines;
* porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting
the skin or nervous system);
* if you are allergic to sulfa drugs (such as Bactrim, SMX-TMP,
SMZ-TMP, and others); or
* if you are allergic to aspirin or other salicylates (such as Nuprin
Backache Caplet, Kaopectate, KneeRelief, Pamprin Cramp Formula,
Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, Trilisate, and others).
To make sure sulfasalazine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you
have:
* liver disease;
* kidney disease, or a history of kidney stones;
* a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency;
* a blood cell disorder;
* weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain
medicine);
* heart disease;
* asthma; or
* history of chronic infections.
FDA pregnancy category B. Sulfasalazine is not expected to harm an
unborn baby. However, you may need to take folic acid supplements
if you take sulfasalazine during pregnancy. Follow your doctor's
instructions. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant during treatment.
Sulfasalazine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Sulfasalazine should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
How should I take sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this
medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Sulfasalazine can weaken your immune system. Your blood may need to be
tested often.
This medicine can cause unusual results with certain medical tests.
Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using sulfasalazine.
Take this medicine after a meal.
Do not crush, chew, or break an enteric coated pill. Swallow it whole.
The pill has a special coating to protect your stomach. Breaking the
pill will damage this coating.
For best results, keep using this medicine as directed. Sulfasalazine
will not cure ulcerative colitis, but it can reduce the number of
attacks you have.
If you are treating arthritis, do not stop using any of your other
arthritis medicines until your doctor tells you to. Your symptoms may
not improve right away when you start taking sulfasalazine, and you may
still need your other medicines for awhile.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Azulfidine Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose
Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Ulcerative Colitis Slideshow Pictures
Inflammatory Bowel Disease:A Visual Guide to IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Slideshow Pictures
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Take the Ulcerative Colitis Quiz
What happens if I miss a dose (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if
it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra
medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine
EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food,
beverages, or activity.
What other drugs will affect sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs,
Sulfazine)?
Other drugs may interact with sulfasalazine, including prescription and
over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of
your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any
medicine you start or stop using.
Where can I get more information (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine)?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about sulfasalazine.
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