Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Sulfasalazine (1000mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat various inflammatory conditions of the joints, skin, and bowel. Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food. This will help you prevent an upset stomach. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. Taking it with plenty of water can help you avoid kidney problems such as kidney stones. Using this medicine may cause some common side effects such as nausea, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal discomfort. You should consult with your doctor if any of these side effects do resolve with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problem with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check your kidney and liver functions and blood components. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD). It works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system in autoimmune diseases and blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling).
Is Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet a steroid or a painkiller?
Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is neither a steroid nor a painkiller. It is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat and manage conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
What is Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is an aminosalicylate, an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat bowel inflammation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It also helps prevent joint damage and reduces swelling and stiffness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
I have been prescribed Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?
Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet may take 6 to 12 weeks to deliver its full effect. You may start feeling better in 4 weeks, but this can vary from person to person. It is essential to continue taking the medication as directed by your doctor and not stop without consulting them.
For how long do I need to take Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet?
You should continue taking Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet for the prescribed period, as long as you are able to tolerate it without significant side effects. It is recommended to take the medication until the disease remains in remission.
Does the use of Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?
Although it is uncommon, Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet may affect kidney function. It is essential to have normal kidney function before starting treatment and to consult your doctor if you experience any changes in kidney function during treatment.
Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet therapy?
Your doctor will advise you to undergo blood tests to check your blood cell counts, kidney function, liver function, and urine for protein and blood before starting treatment and at regular intervals during treatment.
Can Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet affect my fertility?
Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet may cause decreased sperm count and infertility in some males. These effects may resolve once the medication is discontinued.
Can I take azathioprine along with Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet?
It is recommended to avoid taking Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet with azathioprine, as it may increase the risk of decreased blood cell count, a serious side effect.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It may take 6-8 weeks for Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet in order to avoid kidney problems such as kidney stones.
- It may cause a deficiency of folic acid. Take the supplements as suggested by the doctor.
- Do not take Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or aspirin.
- It may discolour your skin, urine, saliva, and tears an orange/yellow colour. This is normal and not harmful.
- Regular blood tests to monitor your liver function, kidney function, and the levels of your blood components are required while taking this medicine.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
