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Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) include Skin Rash, Weight Loss. Some other side effects of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Sazo 1000 Tablet (15)'s effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sazo 1000 Tablet (15)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) in conditions like Liver Disease, Porphyria, Intestinal Obstruction.
Drug reaction of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) safe for pregnant women?
Sazo should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) safe during breastfeeding?
Sazo may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) on the Kidneys?
Sazo may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) on the Liver?
Sazo may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Sazo. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) habit forming or addictive?
Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sazo 1000 Tablet (15)
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sazo 1000 Tablet (15)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sazo 1000 Tablet (15) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Sazo might help in managing the symptoms of lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus). Clinical studies have found it useful in the patients who do not respond to the conventional treatment of lupus. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised not to take it by yourself without consulting a doctor.
No, Sazo should not be discontinued without the doctor's advice because discontinuing it on your own might affect the therapeutic benefits of this drug. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Sazo might cause constipation in a few cases only. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Yes, you can take Sazo and ibuprofen together only on your doctor's advice because taking these drugs at the same time might affect your kidney functions.
No, Sazo is not a steroid. It contains sulfasalazine which belongs to the class of drug known as disease modifying anti-rheumatoid drugs (DMARDs) and anti-inflammatory drugs.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1155
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Azulfidine® (sulfasalazine)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Salazopyrin® (sulfasalazine)
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