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Salazar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Other than this, Salazar has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Salazar. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Salazar also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Weight Loss. While these are the most often observed Salazar side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Salazar are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Salazar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Salazar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Salazar is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Porphyria, Intestinal Obstruction are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Salazar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Salazar, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Salazar 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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Is the use of Salazar safe for pregnant women?
Salazar can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Salazar safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Salazar. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Salazar on the Kidneys?
Salazar may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Salazar on the Liver?
Salazar can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Salazar on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Salazar. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Salazar 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 Salazar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salazar habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Salazar.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Salazar since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Salazar is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Salazar is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Salazar
There is no information on the effects of taking Salazar with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salazar
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Salazar with alcohol.
No, Salazar is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Salazar 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.
Yes, Salazar is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Salazar 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.
Yes, Salazar may cause hair loss (alopecia). It is an infrequent and rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown. This effect is unharmful and reversible in nature. The normal hair growth is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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