SALAZAR 500MG TAB

Overview

SALAZAR 500MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

SALAZAR 500MG TAB is composed of: SULFASALAZINE (500 MG)

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.

Usage

SULFASALAZINE is generally used to treat: Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

SALAZAR 500MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for SALAZAR 500MG TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, kidney or liver disease, porphyria, blood problems, or blockage in your intestine or urinary tract, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Monitor liver function, kidney function, complete blood cell counts, urine tests regularly while taking this medication. It should not be used in children less than 2 years old.

Common Side-Effects

SULFASALAZINE : Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Head Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

SULFASALAZINE : Ringing In Ears, Mood Swings, Pain With Urination, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Hands Tingling, Eyes Blurred Vision, Weakness (generalized), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Rare Side-Effects

SULFASALAZINE : Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Skin Rash, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Stiff Neck, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fever, Chills, Confusion, Throat Soreness, Chest Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Disease Interactions

SULFASALAZINE can interfere with: Intestinal Obstruction, Bone Marrow Suppression, Asthma, Allergy, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acute Liver Failure, Porphyria, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Folate Deficiency Anemia, G6PD Deficiency, Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Technical Classification

SULFASALAZINE is categorized as:
  • 5-AMINOSALICYLATES / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
  • ANTIRHEUMATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Available Alternatives for SALAZAR 500MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

IWATA 500MG TABINR 57.37 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 500.0 MG
SAAZ 500MG TABINR 45.25 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 500 MG
SAAZ DR-TABINR 39.06 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 500 MG
SALAZAR 500MG TABINR 40.56 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 500 MG
SALAZOPYRIN TABINR 41.42 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 500 MG
SAZO 500 TABINR 58.28 for 15 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 500.0 MG
SAZO 500MG EC-TABINR 37.76 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 500 MG
SAZO EN 500MG TABINR 88 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 500.0 MG
SAZO-EN 500MG EC-TABINR 88 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 500 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

SAAZ DS 1000MG TABINR 95.5 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 1.0 GM
SAAZ DS 1GM TABINR 98.5 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 1 GM
SAAZ-DS DR-TABINR 74.21 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 1 GM
SALAZAR DS TABINR 108.3 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 1000 MG
SAZO 1000MG EC-TABINR 73.45 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 1000 MG
SAZO 1000MG TABINR 144 for 15 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 1000.0 MG
SAZO-EN 1000MG EC-TABINR 88 for 10 TABLETSSULFASALAZINE 1000 MG
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