Sulphasalazine USP

Sulphasalazine USP

Chemical name          :           2- hydroxy-5- {[4-((2- pyridinyl arnmo)sutfonyl]                                                            phenyl]azo}-benzoic acid.

Generic name            :           Sulfasalazme.

Proprietary names    :           Salazopyrin; Azulfidine ;Colo-                                                                                  Pleon;Salazoplyrina;Salazopyrine; Salisuf; SAS-500

Usage                         :           In the treatment of rheumatoid                                                                              arthritis ;inflammatory bowl                                                                                   diseases ; Crohn's disease; scleroderma and                                                    ulcerative colitis

Preparations             :           Tablets : 500mg. Suppositories in  tablets : 500 mg. Preparation as Enema:3 gms in 100 ml.