Canis ISSN: 2398-2942
Sulfasalazine
Contributor(s): Lauren Trepanier
Introduction
Name
Class of drug
Description
Molecular formula
- 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and sulfapyridine connected by an azo bond.
Uses
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Indications
Administration
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Pharmocokinetics
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Precautions
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Interactions
with other drugs
Digoxin- Absorption may be decreased by sulfasalazine.
Folic acid- Absorption may be decreased by sulfasalazine.
Drugs whose action may be enhanced- Sulfonamides may displace highly protein bound acidic drugs such as:
Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Other sources of information
- Based onSmall Animal Formulary.Tennant, Bryn (1999) 3rd edn. Cheltenham: BSAVA.