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Isulfyn-500 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

SULFASALAZINE-500MG

Uses:

Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Psoriatic arthritis, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Medicinal Benefits:

Isulfyn-500 Tablet works by reducing the inflammation in the colon. It inhibits the formation of a chemical, prostaglandin which controls inflammation. Together it helps in reducing the inflammation at all the sites like joints, skin, and bowel (intestines) thereby treating a wider range of joint, skin and bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Isulfyn-500 Tablet is not a pain killer rather it is an anti-inflammatory.

FAQs

Yes, Isulfyn-500 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with intestinal or urinary obstruction, patients with porphyria (liver disorders), and patients hypersensitive to sulfasalazine, its metabolites, sulfonamides, or salicylates.

Yes, Isulfyn-500 Tablet is said to affect fertility in males as it can cause a fall in sperm count. However, it is only affected by the time this medicine is taken.

Yes, Isulfyn-500 Tablet is safe to use in breastfeeding. However, please inform your doctor if the baby is premature or is at risk of jaundice as this medicine might not be advised in such cases.

Yes, Isulfyn-500 Tablet can affect the blood count but it is rare. There is a decrease in the number of white blood cells (infection-fighting cells). In some cases, the bone marrow might completely stop producing a specific type of white blood cell, this condition is known as agranulocytosis. It occurs within two months of starting this medicine and might be accompanied by symptoms such as fever and rash. This condition resolves within one or two weeks after this medicine is discontinued.

No, Isulfyn-500 Tablet is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug’ (DMARD) and not a painkiller. So, if you are taking a painkiller before starting this medicine, you can continue taking it along with Isulfyn-500 Tablet .

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