sulfasalazine - Azulfidine

Class


Indications

Adverse effects


Teaching points

Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatoid, sulfonamide

Treatment of ulcerative colitis, treatment of rheumatoid arthritis where other meds haven't worked

Headache, nausea, emesis, abd pain, anorexia

Swallow pills whole, take with food or meals, drink 8 glasses of water each day