Sulfasalazine FDA Link Generic

A drug that is used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Its activity is generally considered to lie in its metabolic breakdown product, 5-aminosalicylic acid (see MESALAMINE) released in the colon. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p907)

Also Known As:

Azulfidine; Pleon; Salazopyrin; Sulphasalazine; Ucine; Salicylazosulfapyridine; Asulfidine; Azulfadine; Azulfidine EN; Colo-Pleon; Pyralin EN; Salazosulfapyridine; Sulfasalazin medac; Sulfasalazin-Heyl; Sulfasalazine FNA; Ulcol; ratio-Sulfasalazine; Colo Pleon; Sulfasalazin Heyl; ratio Sulfasalazine; Benzoic acid, 2- hydroxy- 5- ((4- ((2- pyridinylamino)sulfonyl)phenyl)azo)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Antirheumatic Agents
Gastrointestinal Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amides: 2428
  - Sulfonamides: 2809
    - Sulfasalazine: 2747
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Sulfones: 534
    - Sulfonamides: 2809
      - Sulfasalazine: 2747

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