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The generic Azulfidine 500 mg comes from Canada. It is available in the quantity of 100 tablets and EC tablets.

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Azulfidine Information

Azulfidine (sulfasalazine) is an anti-inflammatory medication used to treat various inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract and joints. It is primarily used to treat ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory disease that affects only the large bowel and causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms. Sulfasalazine is used alone or with other medications to calm the lining of the colon during an acute flare-up of ulcerative colitis and is often used long-term to maintain remission, helping to prevent further flare-ups.

Although not the first choice, it is sometimes prescribed for the treatment of Crohn's disease, another inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. Sulfasalazine is also used alone or in combination with other medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition that affects the joints and causes inflammation, stiffness, and swelling. It is most commonly used when the symptoms are poorly controlled despite the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or other salicylates.

Sulfasalazine is a compound consisting of sulfapyridine and 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) linked together. Historically classified as both a salicylate and a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug. It is a prodrug that remains intact mainly until reaching the gut. There, gut bacteria break it down, releasing its active components that suppress the immune system’s overactive inflammatory response. Specifically, 5-aminosalicylic acid provides local anti-inflammatory effects in the gastrointestinal tract for bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

While it's unclear how this medication works in treating rheumatoid arthritis, its absorbed active components are believed to exert some anti-inflammatory effects on the joints, reducing swelling and stiffness. This effect helps prevent the long-term tissue damage and chronic pain characteristic of these autoimmune diseases. Studies show that sulfasalazine is an effective treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis, with many patients reporting significant improvement in their symptoms within 6 months of use.

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