Sulfasalazine Flashcards
1
Q
Sulfasalazine
A
Salicylate-sulfonamide
Anti-Inflammatory
2
Q
Sulfasalazine Dose
A
500mg/day
2,000mg/day MAX
3
Q
Sulfasalazine Action
A
Prodrug of sulfapyridine and 5-aminosalicylic acid
Reduces joint inflammation locally causes by RA
4
Q
Sulfasalazine Contraindications
A
Hypersensitive to Sulfasalazine or metabolites
Intestinal or urinary obstruction
5
Q
Sulfasalazine Interaction
A
Digoxin
Folic Acid
Methotrexate
6
Q
Sulfasalazine Education
A
Take w/ meals
drink full glass of water
avoid wearing contacts during treatment
use soft bristle tooth brush
may turn skin and urine a orange-yellow color
7
Q
Sulfasalazine Use
A
Treat RA for pt who have have not responded to salicylates or other NSAIDS
8
Q
Sulfasalazine Complications
A
indigestion and heartburn
N/V/D
abdominal pain
feeling dizzy
