Sulfazine
Generic name:sulfasalazine [ SUL-fa-SAL-a-zeen ]
Brand names: Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine
Drug classes:5-aminosalicylates, Antirheumatics
The Sulfazine brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Sulfazine?
Sulfazine is used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), and to decrease the frequency of UC attacks. This medicine will not cure ulcerative colitis, but it can reduce the number of attacks you have.
Sulfazine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children and adults who have used other arthritis medicines that did not work or have stopped working.
Sulfazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Sulfazine if you have porphyria, a blockage in your bladder or intestines, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs, aspirin, or similar medicines called salicylates.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Sulfazine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a blockage in your bladder or intestines;
porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system);
an allergy to sulfa drugs; or
an allergy to aspirin or other salicylates (such as NuprinBackache Caplet, Kaopectate, KneeRelief, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, Trilisate, and others).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
frequent infections;
low blood cell counts; or
liver or kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Taking Sulfazine can make it harder for your body to absorb folic acid, and folic acid helps prevent major birth defects of the baby's brain or ...
