Sazo 500mg Tablet 15'S

Ulcerative Colitis/Bowel Inflammatory Disease (115)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Sulphasalazine 500 mg Also Known As: Sulfasalazine

Manufacturer

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Variant

15 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

SAZO 500MG TABLET contains Sulfasalazine which belongs to the group of medicines called Aminosalicylates. It is used to manage inflammatory bowel disease such as Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory disease which affects only the large bowel (colon and back passage), the lining of the bowel becomes inflamed (red and swollen) and symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea (may have blood and mucus). Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease which affect any part of the digestive system from the mouth to the anus, most commonly affects the last part of the small bowel and the first part of the large bowel, symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea (may be bloody). It can also be used to manage rheumatoid arthritis (swelling, pain, stiffness of joints) Your doctor might want you to take certain blood, kidney and liver function tests during the management. Drink enough fluids during this management to avoid problems with kidney. Before taking SAZO 500MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder), jaundice, kidney, liver, blood problems, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, history of recurring chronic infection, asthma, arthritis. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. SAZO 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age. The most common

Uses

OF SAZO 500MG TABLETIt is used to manage: ulcerative colitis crohn’s disease rheumatoid arthritis

How It Works

SAZO 500MG TABLET works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system in autoimmune diseases and blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling).

Directions for Use

Take SAZO 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

taking SAZO 500MG TABLET are indigestion, heartburn, nausea, dizziness and headache. Consult your doctor if side effects gets worse. USES OF SAZO 500MG TABLETIt is used to manage: ulcerative colitis crohn’s disease rheumatoid arthritis HOW SAZO 500MG TABLET WORKSSAZO 500MG TABLET works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system in autoimmune diseases and blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling). DIRECTIONS FOR USETake SAZO 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF SAZO 500MG TABLETCOMMON indigestion heartburn nausea dizziness headache changes in taste ringing in the ears cough itching of the skin purple discolorations on the skin joint pain protein in urine fever UNCOMMON depression shortness of breath abdominal pain diarrhea vomiting hair loss hives puffiness around the eyes and face RAREStop taking SAZO 500MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reaction such as sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (affecting the whole body) jaundice severe skin rash that causes blistering (affects the mouth and tongue), life-threatening skin rashes (exfoliate dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) fever, pains in your joints, hives, swollen glands, rash and itching (signs of serum sickness) any unexplained bleeding bruising, fever, rash, pallor (paleness), severe sore throat or tiredness (signs of abnormality in blood) rash or fever or swollen gland may be a sign of DRESS (drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms)

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYInform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby before taking SAZO 500MG TABLET. Your doctor will decide whether to take it or not. BREASTFEEDINGAvoid breastfeeding while taking SAZO 500MG TABLET as there have been reports of diarrhea or blood in the stools of babies. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESSAZO 500MG TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines. KIDNEYSAZO 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking. LIVERSAZO 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take SAZO 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to Sulfasalazine, salicylates (Ex. aspirin) or sulfonamides (type of antibiotic) or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSSAZO 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with asthma. Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSSAZO 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder) have jaundice Before taking SAZO 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have blood disorders have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited condition) have a history of recurring chronic infections your child has arthritis Use in pediatrics: SAZO 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking. Use in geriatrics: SAZO 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking SAZO 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicine for high blood sugar (Ex. metformin, glipizide) digoxin (to manage heart failure) folic acid or folate (Ex. Spina Bifida) to reduce risk of neural tube defect azathioprine and mercaptopurine (help to suppress your body’s immune response in organ transplantation and certain chronic inflammations (Ex. rheumatoid arthritis)) methotrexate (used to manage rheumatoid arthritis) methenamine (for managing urinary tract infections) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of SAZO 500MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are nausea and vomiting. SYNOPSIS Drug : Sulfasalazine Pharmacological Category : Anti-inflammatory Therapeutic Indication : Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep SAZO 500MG TABLET out of reach of children Store below 25°C

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Last Updated

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