Sulfasalazine Definition

sŭlfə-sălə-zēn
noun
A sulfa drug, C18 H14 N4 O5 S, used to treat ulcerative colitis.
American Heritage Medicine

Origin of Sulfasalazine

  • sulfa(pyridine) one of its constituents sal(icylic acid) az(o)– –ine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Sulfasalazine Sentence Examples

  • Pulmonary hypersensitivity allergic reactions that affect the lungs and result in rashes and fever may be caused by nitrofurantoin and sulfasalazine.

  • Other drugs that have been used to treat JA include methotrexate, sulfasalazine, penicillamine, and hydroxychloroquine.

  • Sulfasalazine (Azulfadine) is used to treat infections of the colon and intestine.

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