Azulfidine Tablets

Generic name:sulfasalazine
Dosage form: tablet
Drug classes:5-aminosalicylates, Antirheumatics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.

Azulfidine Tablets Description

Azulfidine Tablets contain sulfasalazine, 500 mg, for oral administration.

Therapeutic Classification: Anti-inflammatory agent.

Chemical Designation: 5-([p-(2-pyridylsulfamoyl)phenyl]azo) salicylic acid.

Chemical Structure:

Molecular Formula: C18H14N4O5S

Azulfidine Tablets - Clinical Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

The mode of action of sulfasalazine (SSZ) or its metabolites, 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and sulfapyridine (SP), is still under investigation, but may be related to the anti-inf...