Generic name:sulfasalazine
Dosage form: tablet
Drug classes:5-aminosalicylates, Antirheumatics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.
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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...