General Information on Azulfidine EN
Azulfidine EN belongs to the class of drugs called salicylates and is prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. The doctors prescribe to buy Azulfidine EN for the patients suffering from ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Sulfasalazine is the generic name of this drug.
Azulfidine EN works inside the bowel and reduces inflammation which is the main symptom of bowel diseases. The medication also prevents the negative effects like diarrhea and tissue damage caused by these diseases. Available as Azulfidine EN 500mg, the medication is prescribed in different doses for different patients. Azulfidine EN is available in the form of delayed-release tablets for oral administration.
Sulfasalazine is the active ingredient present in the medication which also contains the following inactive ingredients:
- Acetone
- Propylene glycol
- Povidone
- Talc
- Silicon dioxide
- Cellulose acetate
- White wax
- Glyceryl monostearate
- Magnesium stearate
- Alcohol
- Carnauba wax
Side effects of Azulfidine EN
Patients suffering from obstruction in intestines or bladder are not prescribed to buy Azulfidine EN. The medication is also not prescribed for the patients with past records of suffering from porphyria blood disorder or folate deficiency anemia.
Patients who had suffered from liver or kidney diseases, asthma, strep throat and other infections should provide this information to their doctor before starting Azulfidine EN. Any past records of allergy towards the ingredients of the medication should also be discussed with the doctor.
Many rare or common side-effects may occur with the intake of Azulfidine EN. The following less serious side-effects should not be ignored if they don’t disappear within few days:
- Nausea
- Headache and dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Unusual tiredness
- Mild stomach upset
Certain side-effects of the medication disappears as soon as the patient stops taking it. These include:
- Skin discoloration
- Change in urine color
- Temporary infertility among men
Keep a check on the following side-effects that may prove to be serious and contact your doctor immediately if you fins their occurrence:
- Sensitivity towards sun
- Pain or blood during urination
- Mood change
- Fast heartbeat
- Joint and muscle aches
- Chest pain
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Breathing difficulty
- Serious stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking the medication without consulting the doctor. Women planning to get pregnant in the near future should also inform their plans to the doctor.
Dosage of Azulfidine EN
For treatment or prevention of ulcerative colitis among teenagers and adults, the recommended Azulfidine EN dosage is 500 mg or 1g given every 6-8 hours.
For treatment or prevention of ulcerative colitis among children above 2 years, the initial dosage is 6.7-10 mg per kg of the body weight given every 4 hours. The maintenance dose is 7.5 mg per kg given every 6 hours.
For treatment of rheumatoid arthritis among adults, the recommended dose varies between 500 mg and 1 g per day.
For treatment of rheumatoid arthritis among children above 6 years, the recommended dose varies between 30-50 mg per kg of the body weight, divided into 2 equal doses per day.
Interactions
Azulfidine EN may interact with some medications that are listed below. Patients must inform their doctor in advance about the use of these medications to avoid serious drug interactions:
- Cyclosporine
- Folic acid
- Digoxin
- Diabetes medications
- PABA
- Riluzole
- Anticoagulants
- Methenamine
