Selzotas

Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

Composition for Selzotas Products

Selzotas Products are primarily used for

About Selzotas Products

Uses of Selzotas Products

Sulfasalazine is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and ankylosing spondylitis.

Selzotas Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Selzotas are Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal discomfort, Headache, Loss of appetite, Nausea1a, Oligospermia (low sperm count), Vomiting, Weight loss.

How Selzotas 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 Selzotas Products

Frequently asked questions about Selzotas Products

Frequently asked questions about Sulfasalazine

Q. Is Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR a steroid or a painkiller?
Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR 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 Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR and what is it used for?
Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR 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 Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?
Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR 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 Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR, 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 Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR?
If you are able to tolerate Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR for the prescribed period.
Q. Does the use of Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?
Though it is uncommon, Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR may affect your kidney function. Therefore, it is important that your kidney function remains normal before you start taking Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR. If during treatment with Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR your kidney functions become abnormal, you should consult your doctor.
Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR 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 Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR affect my fertility?
Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR is discontinued.
Q. Can I take azathioprine along with Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR?
You should avoid using Selzotas 500mg Tablet DR with azathioprine since there are chances of decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.

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