Sulfasalazine is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) used for the treatment of adults and children over 6 with RA who have not responded to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of leflunomide and sulfasalazine in rheumatoid arthritis over a two year follow up period. METHODS 358 patients with rheumatoid arthritis in a double blind ...
Sulfasalazine is very similar to mesalamine ... nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else.
Agranulocytosis is a rare but serious adverse effect of sulfasalazine treatment. We present a case of a 51-year-old woman receiving sulfasalazine for inflammatory arthritis presenting with sore throat ...
Pregnancy: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sulfasalazine is probably safe to use during pregnancy. However, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. Lactation: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR ...
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of adding sulfasalazine to leflunomide treatment compared with switching to sulfasalazine alone in patients with RA with an inadequate response to ...
However, elevated transaminases were detected. As a consequence, leflunomide was switched to sulfasalazine in September 2013. After an increase of activity of RA under sulfasalazine, abatacept 750 mg ...