Sulfasalazine
Proctitis, Colitis, Ulcerative, Arthritis, Juvenile + 4 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Sulfasalazine
Treatment for
Proctitis
What is Sulfasalazine
Sulfasalazine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Sulfasalazine is a medication used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases. It works by breaking down in the colon to form 5-aminosalicylic acid, which helps reduce inflammation in the intestines.
Azulfidine
is the brand name
Sulfasalazine Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Azulfidine
Sulfasalazine
1950
38
Effectiveness
How Sulfasalazine Affects Patients
The way sulfasalazine works is not yet understood, but it may help reduce inflammation and alter the immune system. It is known to reach high concentrations in the liver, serous fluids, and intestines. In patients with ulcerative colitis, it appears that the 5-aminosalicylic acid component is responsible for the therapeutic effect. For those with rheumatoid arthritis, the contribution of sulfasalazine and its metabolites to treatment is currently unknown.
How Sulfasalazine works in the body
Sulfasalazine works in the body to reduce inflammation. It does this by blocking certain molecules like leukotrienes and prostaglandins that cause inflammation. It also stops enzymes like phospholipase A2, COX-1 and COX-2, and arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase from working. This stops the inflammation in the body.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Sulfasalazine is contingent upon the diagnosed malady, including moderate Ulcerative colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis. The sum of dosage alters as per the delivery process (e.g. Tablet or Enema - Rectal) noted in the table beneath.
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
Sulfasalazine has seven known counter-indications, so it should be avoided in the event of any of the conditions laid out in the accompanying table.
Sulfasalazine Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Porphyrias
Do Not Combine
Intestines
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Sulfasalazine.
Common Sulfasalazine 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.
Sulfasalazine Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Studies on animals have found that sulfasalazine is linked to an increased risk of bladder and kidney tumors in rats, and liver tumors in mice. It has also been linked to fertility problems in male rats, and there are reports of neural tube defects in infants born to mothers who took the drug while pregnant. There have been no studies on pregnant humans but a survey suggests that there is no increase in fetal complications compared to the general population. It is not known how sulfasalazine may affect the growth and development of children exposed to the drug during pregnancy.
Sulfasalazine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Sulfasalazine?
114 active studies are currently being conducted to investigate the effectiveness of Sulfasalazine in providing 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
Sulfasalazine Reviews: What are patients saying about Sulfasalazine?
5
Patient Review
6/26/2017
Sulfasalazine for Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
4
Patient Review
6/22/2017
Sulfasalazine for Collagenous Colitis
3
Patient Review
5/5/2019
Sulfasalazine for Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
2.7
Patient Review
4/16/2019
Sulfasalazine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
2
Patient Review
9/7/2017
Sulfasalazine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
2
Patient Review
10/11/2022
Sulfasalazine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
2
Patient Review
1/24/2018
Sulfasalazine for Psoriasis associated with Arthritis
1.7
Patient Review
10/23/2021
Sulfasalazine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
1
Patient Review
3/29/2021
Sulfasalazine for Crohn's Disease
1
Patient Review
2/1/2018
Sulfasalazine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patient Q&A Section about sulfasalazine
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is sulfasalazine a steroid drug?
"Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is not a steroid, but is actually a "steroid-sparing" medication. This means that it helps to manage your condition and symptoms with a lower dose of corticosteroids."
Answered by AI
What are the long term effects of taking sulfasalazine?
"*The most common side-effects of penicillamine were dyspepsia, nausea, and abdominal discomfort, although rashes and macrocytosis also occurred in a small number of patients. Eighteen of the 21 patients treated with penicillamine showed improvement after nine months, although there was some deterioration noted in some patients after one year."
Answered by AI
What does sulfasalazine do to your body?
"Sulfasalazine works to decrease inflammation in the colon and throughout the body by inhibiting the formation of a chemical known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins have several important functions in the body, one of which is control of pain and inflammation."
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Does sulfasalazine have side effects?
"This is not harmful.
You may experience stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, dizziness, or unusual tiredness. If you experience any of these effects, notify your doctor or pharmacist. This medication may cause your skin and urine to turn orange-yellow. This is not harmful."
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