Sazo 500 Tablet (15) is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Ulcerative Colitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) include Skin Rash, Weight Loss. Some other side effects of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) have been listed ahead. These side effects of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Sazo 500 Tablet (15) has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sazo 500 Tablet (15)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sazo 500 Tablet (15) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Porphyria, Intestinal Obstruction are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Sazo 500 Tablet (15) may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sazo 500 Tablet (15) is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sazo 500 Tablet (15) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sazo 500 Tablet (15) is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) safe for pregnant women?
Sazo has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Sazo without medical advice.
Is the use of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) safe during breastfeeding?
Sazo may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) on the Kidneys?
Sazo may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) on the Liver?
Effects of Sazo on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sazo 500 Tablet (15) on the Heart?
Sazo may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Sazo 500 Tablet (15) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sazo 500 Tablet (15) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sazo 500 Tablet (15) habit forming or addictive?
Sazo 500 Tablet (15) does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Sazo 500 Tablet (15) since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sazo 500 Tablet (15) only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sazo 500 Tablet (15) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sazo 500 Tablet (15)
There is no information on the effects of taking Sazo 500 Tablet (15) with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sazo 500 Tablet (15)
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sazo 500 Tablet (15) with alcohol.
Sazo is a brand name of sulfasalazine and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as anti-inflammatory drugs and disease modifying anti-rheumatoid drugs (DMARDs). It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and for the prolongation of remission periods. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis due to its immunomodulatory properties. It is prescribed off-label for the treatment of Crohn's disease.
Yes, you can take Sazo and ibuprofen together only on your doctor's advice because taking these drugs at the same time might affect your kidney functions.
Yes, Sazo might help in managing the symptoms of lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus). Clinical studies have found it useful in the patients who do not respond to the conventional treatment of lupus. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised not to take it by yourself without consulting a doctor.
Sazo contains sulfasalazine which starts working when it is metabolized into sulfapyridine and 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA or Mesalamine) by the body. These active components specifically mesalamine prevents the synthesis of chemical messengers (leukotrienes) by inhibiting an enzyme (lipoxygenase) that causes inflammation.
Yes, you can take Sazo and naproxen together only on your doctor's advice because taking these drugs at the same time might affect your kidney functions.
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