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SFZ
SFZ Products are primarily used for
About SFZ Products
Uses of SFZ Products
Sulfasalazine is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and ankylosing spondylitis.
SFZ Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of SFZ are Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal discomfort, Headache, Loss of appetite, Nausea1a, Oligospermia (low sperm count), Vomiting, Weight loss.
How SFZ 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 SFZ Products
Frequently asked questions about SFZ Products
Frequently asked questions about Sulfasalazine
Q. Is SFZ DS Tablet a steroid or a painkiller?
SFZ DS 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 SFZ DS Tablet and what is it used for?
SFZ DS 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 SFZ DS Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?
SFZ DS 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 SFZ DS 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 SFZ DS Tablet?
If you are able to tolerate SFZ DS Tablet which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue SFZ DS Tablet till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take SFZ DS Tablet for the prescribed period.
Q. Does the use of SFZ DS Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?
Though it is uncommon, SFZ DS Tablet may affect your kidney function. Therefore, it is important that your kidney function remains normal before you start taking SFZ DS Tablet. If during treatment with SFZ DS Tablet your kidney functions become abnormal, you should consult your doctor.
Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on SFZ DS 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 SFZ DS Tablet affect my fertility?
Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once SFZ DS Tablet is discontinued.
Q. Can I take azathioprine along with SFZ DS Tablet?
You should avoid using SFZ DS Tablet with azathioprine since there are chances of decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.
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