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About Sazo Products
Uses of Sazo Products
Sulfasalazine is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and ankylosing spondylitis.
Sazo Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Sazo are Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal discomfort, Headache, Loss of appetite, Nausea1a, Oligospermia (low sperm count), Vomiting, Weight loss.
How Sazo Products work
Sulfasalazine is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD). It works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system in autoimmune diseases and blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling).
Patient Concerns about Sazo Products
Frequently asked questions about Sazo Products
Frequently asked questions about Sulfasalazine
Q. Is Sazo 500 Tablet a steroid or a painkiller?
Sazo 500 Tablet is neither a steroid nor a painkiller. It is an anti-inflammatory medicine. It is used to treat and manage ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in which the intestines become inflamed (swelling of intestines). It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (painful joint disease).
Q. What is Sazo 500 Tablet and what is it used for?
Sazo 500 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called aminosalicylates. It is an anti-inflammatory disease and is used to treat bowel inflammation, diarrhea (stool frequency), rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In rheumatoid arthritis, it helps prevent damage to the joints and works slowly to reduce swelling and stiffness in your joints.
Q. I have been prescribed Sazo 500 Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?
Sazo 500 Tablet does not work right away. It takes about 6 to 12 weeks to deliver the full effect.You may start feeling better in 4 weeks after starting Sazo 500 Tablet, but it can vary from person to person and some of the patients may notice improvement after 3 months. Consumption of medicine should not be stopped without consulting your doctor.
Q. For how long do I need to take Sazo 500 Tablet?
If you are able to tolerate Sazo 500 Tablet which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue Sazo 500 Tablet till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Sazo 500 Tablet for the prescribed period.
Q. Does the use of Sazo 500 Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?
Though it is uncommon, Sazo 500 Tablet may affect your kidney function. Therefore, it is important that your kidney function remains normal before you start taking Sazo 500 Tablet. If during treatment with Sazo 500 Tablet your kidney functions become abnormal, you should consult your doctor.
Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Sazo 500 Tablet therapy?
Your doctor will advise you blood tests to check your blood cell counts and your kidney function before starting your treatment and regularly during treatment. The tests should also be done to measure substances produced by your liver known as enzymes (liver function tests) and urine for protein and blood before you start treatment and at regular intervals.
Q. Can Sazo 500 Tablet affect my fertility?
Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once Sazo 500 Tablet is discontinued.
Q. Can I take azathioprine along with Sazo 500 Tablet?
You should avoid using Sazo 500 Tablet with azathioprine since there are chances of decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.
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