Sulfitis Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Sulfasalazine

Indications/Uses

Ulcerative colitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 2-4 tab daily in divided doses. Max: 3,000 mg/day. Childn 40-80 mg/kg/day. Maintenance: 20-30 mg/kg/day.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Ensure adequate fluid intake.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide & salicylates; urinary & GI obstruction; porphyria. Lactation. Childn <2 yr.

Special Precautions

Renal impairment & blood dyscrasia, bronchial asthma or allergic conditions, G6PD deficiency. Monitor complete blood & platelet counts; conduct renal & LFTs periodically. Take w/ adequate amount of water to prevent crystalluria. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Headache, nausea, loss of appetite, fever & rash; fatal leucopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia & aplastic anemia; stomatitis, parotitis, pancreatitis, hepatitis; vertigo, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, insomnia, convulsion, mental depression, aseptic meningitis, hallucination; hematuria, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome, crystalluria, hypersensitivity reaction.

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Drug Interactions

Phenobarb, digoxin.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

A07EC01 - sulfasalazine ; Belongs to the class of aminosalicylic acid and similar antiinflammatory. Used in the treatment of intestinal inflammation.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sulfitis enteric-coated tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's (Rp112,500/boks)

Sulfitis

sulfasalazine

Manufacturer:

Fahrenheit