Azulfidine
Proctitis, Colitis, Ulcerative, Arthritis, Juvenile + 4 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Azulfidine
Treatment for
Proctitis
What is Azulfidine
Sulfasalazine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Sulfasalazine is a drug used to treat inflammation in the intestines, such as in inflammatory bowel disease. It works by breaking down into a chemical called 5-aminosalicylic acid (mesalamine) which helps reduce inflammation in the colon.
Azulfidine
is the brand name
Azulfidine Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Azulfidine
Sulfasalazine
1950
38
Effectiveness
How Azulfidine Affects Patients
The exact way sulfasalazine works is still being studied, but it is believed to reduce inflammation and affect the immune system. It is also thought to stick to connective tissue and to be absorbed in large amounts when taken by mouth. In people with ulcerative colitis, studies have shown that the main therapeutic effect comes from 5-aminosalicylic acid, a metabolite of sulfasalazine. It is not known how sulfasalazine and its metabolites contribute to treating rheumatoid arthritis.
How Azulfidine works in the body
Sulfasalazine works to reduce inflammation, likely by blocking chemicals that cause it. It is thought to do this by stopping some enzymes from working, like phospholipase A2, cyclooxygenase-1, cyclooxygenase-2, and arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase. These enzymes create chemicals that cause inflammation, so when sulfasalazine blocks them, the inflammation is reduced.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended dosage of Azulfidine is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as moderate Ulcerative colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis. The dose varies, in regard to the administration technique (e.g. Tablet or Enema - Rectal) listed in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Arthritis, Juvenile
, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Rectal, Suspension, Suspension - Rectal, Enema - Rectal, Enema, Suppository - Rectal, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Proctitis
, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Rectal, Suspension, Suspension - Rectal, Enema - Rectal, Enema, Suppository - Rectal, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Colitis, Ulcerative
, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Rectal, Suspension, Suspension - Rectal, Enema - Rectal, Enema, Suppository - Rectal, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Ulcerative Colitis
, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Rectal, Suspension, Suspension - Rectal, Enema - Rectal, Enema, Suppository - Rectal, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Rheumatoid Arthritis
, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Rectal, Suspension, Suspension - Rectal, Enema - Rectal, Enema, Suppository - Rectal, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Crohn's Disease
, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Rectal, Suspension, Suspension - Rectal, Enema - Rectal, Enema, Suppository - Rectal, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Ulcerative Colitis
, 500.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Rectal, Suspension, Suspension - Rectal, Enema - Rectal, Enema, Suppository - Rectal, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated
Warnings
Azulfidine has seven contraindications and should not be taken while encountering any of the circumstances outlined in the following table.
Azulfidine Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Porphyrias
Do Not Combine
Intestines
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Azulfidine.
Common Azulfidine Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Sulfasalazine is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Sulfasalazine is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abatacept
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Sulfasalazine is combined with Abatacept.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Sulfasalazine is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Sulfasalazine is combined with Acteoside.
Azulfidine Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Studies in rats and mice showed that taking high doses of sulfasalazine can cause tumors in the bladder and kidney of male rats, and liver tumors in male and female mice. It also caused infertility in male rats. In humans, it has been linked to an increased risk of birth defects such as neural tube defects. Pregnant women should only take sulfasalazine if it is absolutely necessary. There is not enough data to know if it affects the growth or development of children whose mothers took it during pregnancy.
Azulfidine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Azulfidine?
Currently, 114 active trials are investigating the potential of Azulfidine to provide relief from Polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, chronic or unspecified, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Colitis, Ulcerative
0 Actively Recruiting
Proctitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Ulcerative Colitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Rheumatoid Arthritis
55 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Crohn's Disease
54 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Arthritis, Juvenile
0 Actively Recruiting
Ulcerative Colitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Azulfidine Reviews: What are patients saying about Azulfidine?
5
Patient Review
2/5/2011
Azulfidine for Crohn's Disease
5
Patient Review
4/8/2012
Azulfidine for Crohn's Disease
5
Patient Review
2/8/2013
Azulfidine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
5
Patient Review
2/23/2014
Azulfidine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
5
Patient Review
9/2/2013
Azulfidine for Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
4.7
Patient Review
7/18/2013
Azulfidine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
4.3
Patient Review
10/6/2014
Azulfidine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
4.3
Patient Review
6/8/2011
Azulfidine for Crohn's Disease
4
Patient Review
7/5/2011
Azulfidine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
3.7
Patient Review
11/14/2010
Azulfidine for Joint Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults
3
Patient Review
8/12/2013
Azulfidine for Collagenous Colitis
3
Patient Review
5/19/2010
Azulfidine for Joint Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults
2.3
Patient Review
5/28/2015
Azulfidine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
2.3
Patient Review
12/9/2010
Azulfidine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
1.7
Patient Review
10/14/2015
Azulfidine for Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
1.3
Patient Review
2/20/2013
Azulfidine for Joint Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults
1.3
Patient Review
3/13/2013
Azulfidine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
1.3
Patient Review
11/29/2010
Azulfidine for Psoriasis associated with Arthritis
1
Patient Review
1/9/2012
Azulfidine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patient Q&A Section about azulfidine
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Azulfidine an immunosuppressant?
"The drug Azulfidine EN-tabs is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.Azulfidine belongs to a different drug class than Imuran. Imuran is an immunosuppressive antimetabolite and Azulfidine is an anti-inflammatory agent and immunomodulatory agent."
Answered by AI
Is Azulfidine a sulfa drug?
"Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is a drug used to treat the symptoms of arthritis. It can also help prevent joint damage and reduce the risk of long-term disability."
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Is Azulfidine a steroid?
"No, sulfasalazine is not a steroid. It is actually considered a "steroid-sparing" medication. "Steroid-sparing" medications aim to lower the amount of corticosteroids you need by treating your condition and symptoms."
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What is Azulfidine used for?
"This medication is used to treat conditions such as ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. It works by reducing irritation and swelling in the intestines and by reducing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling."
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