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Azulfidine

· Trade Name
AZULFIDINE

· Generic Name
Sulfasalazine

· Drug Class
Inflammatory bowel medication
Anti-Rheumatilogic medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits immune system, although the exact mechanism of action unknown.

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bone marrow toxicity
hepatitis
infertility
kidney damage
liver toxicity
photosensitivity
pancreatitis
Reye’s syndrome

· Common Side Effects
anemia
blood in urine
cyanosis
fever
headache
nausea
rash
stomach ache
vomiting

Posted on June 3, 2009