Azulfidine is a prescription medicine that is commonly used for treating ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page offers a general overview of the drug, including information on how it works, its effects, possible side effects, and more.
Headache, nausea or vomiting, and loss of appetite are some of the most common Azulfidine side effects. This eMedTV article also describes less common side effects of the drug, as well as serious problems that may require medical attention.
Azulfidine works to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis by relieving inflammation. This eMedTV article describes how the medication achieves this and offers a list of possible "off-label" Azulfidine uses.
Adults starting ulcerative colitis treatment usually take an Azulfidine dosage of 3000 to 4000 mg. This eMedTV page lists tips for those taking the drug and also offers dosing guidelines for those whose ulcerative colitis is in remission.
Medicines that may cause Azulfidine drug interactions include digoxin, warfarin, and folic acid. This part of the eMedTV library explores the possible side effects or complications that may occur when these drugs are combined with Azulfidine.
Azulfidine can cause low sperm count and infertility in men. This eMedTV page contains other important Azulfidine warnings and precautions, including other side effects that may occur and information on what to tell your doctor before taking it.
Symptoms of an Azulfidine overdose may include nausea or vomiting, drowsiness, and abdominal pain. This eMedTV Web page describes other possible signs of an overdose and lists the various treatment options that are available.
Azulfidine is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers more information on Azulfidine and pregnancy, including an explanation of the clinical studies conducted on pregnant animals.
It is generally considered safe for breastfeeding women to take Azulfidine. This eMedTV page further explores Azulfidine and breastfeeding, including information on the side effects that may occur in a nursing baby who is exposed to the drug.
There is currently a generic version of Azulfidine available called Sulfasalazine 500 mg tablets. This eMedTV resource offers more information on generic Azulfidine, including a list of drug companies that currently manufacture the product.
