Saaz -DS Tablet DR
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Product introduction
Saaz -DS Tablet DR is a medicine used to treat various inflammatory conditions of the joints (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), skin (psoriasis), and bowel (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease).
Saaz -DS Tablet DR is to be taken with food. This will help you prevent an upset stomach. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. Taking it with plenty of water can help you avoid kidney problems such as kidney stones.
Using this medicine may cause some common side effects such as nausea, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal discomfort. You should consult with your doctor if any of these side effects do resolve with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problem with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check your kidney and liver functions, and blood components. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
Saaz -DS Tablet DR is to be taken with food. This will help you prevent an upset stomach. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. Taking it with plenty of water can help you avoid kidney problems such as kidney stones.
Using this medicine may cause some common side effects such as nausea, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal discomfort. You should consult with your doctor if any of these side effects do resolve with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problem with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check your kidney and liver functions, and blood components. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses of Saaz Tablet DR
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Wilson's disease
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Saaz Tablet DR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Saaz
- Diarrhea
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Oligospermia (low sperm count)
- Vomiting
How to use Saaz Tablet DR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Saaz -DS Tablet DR is to be taken with food.
How Saaz Tablet DR works
Saaz -DS Tablet DR is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD). It works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system in autoimmune diseases and blocks the chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Saaz -DS Tablet DR.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Saaz -DS Tablet DR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Saaz -DS Tablet DR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Saaz -DS Tablet DR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Saaz -DS Tablet DR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Saaz -DS Tablet DR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
UNSAFE
Saaz -DS Tablet DR is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Saaz Tablet DR?
If you miss a dose of Saaz -DS Tablet DR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It may take 6-8 weeks for Saaz -DS Tablet DR to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking Saaz -DS Tablet DR in order to avoid kidney problems such as kidney stones.
- It may cause a deficiency of folic acid. Take the supplements as suggested by the doctor.
- Do not take Saaz -DS Tablet DR if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or aspirin.
- It may discolour your skin, urine, saliva and tears an orange/yellow colour. This is normal and not harmful.
- Regular blood tests to monitor your liver function, kidney function, and the levels of your blood components are required while taking this medicine.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminosalicylic Acids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Non-Biologic DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Saaz with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Leflunomide may raise blood levels of Sulfasalazine.
watch out for symptoms of Sulfasalazine side effects such as diarrhea, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting and cons
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Sulfasalazine may reduce blood levels of Digoxin.
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Digoxin along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Sulfasalazine may increase the effect of Cholestyramine.
To take Sulfasalazine, ensure a gap of 1 hour before and 6 hours after taking Cholestyramine.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of harmful effects on the blood, such as a decrease in blood cell counts, etc.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor blood c
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Saaz -DS Tablet DR
Twice A Day
50%
Once A Day
50%
What are you using Saaz Tablet DR for?
Rheumatoid ar*
49%
Ankylosing sp*
43%
Ulcerative co*
3%
Others
3%
Crohn’s disea*
2%
*Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease
How much was the improvement?
Average
53%
Excellent
28%
Poor
19%
What were the side-effects while using Saaz -DS Tablet DR?
No Side Effec*
49%
Loss of appet*
13%
Gastrointesti*
8%
Headache
5%
Nausea
4%
*No Side Effect, Loss of appetite, Gastrointestinal discomfort
How do you take Saaz Tablet DR?
With food
89%
With or witho*
11%
*With or without food
Please rate Saaz -DS Tablet DR on price
Average
49%
Expensive
42%
Not Expensive
10%
FAQs
Is Saaz -DS Tablet DR a steroid or a painkiller?
Saaz -DS Tablet DR is neither a steroid nor a painkiller. It is an anti-inflammatory medicine. It is used to treat and manage ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in which the intestines become inflamed (swelling of intestines). It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (painful joint disease).
What is Saaz -DS Tablet DR and what is it used for?
Saaz -DS Tablet DR belongs to a group of medicines called aminosalicylates. It is an anti-inflammatory disease and is used to treat bowel inflammation, diarrhea (stool frequency), rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In rheumatoid arthritis, it helps prevent damage to the joints and works slowly to reduce swelling and stiffness in your joints.
I have been prescribed Saaz -DS Tablet DR for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?
Saaz -DS Tablet DR does not work right away. It takes about 6 to 12 weeks to deliver the full effect.You may start feeling better in 4 weeks after starting Saaz -DS Tablet DR, but it can vary from person to person and some of the patients may notice improvement after 3 months. Consumption of medicine should not be stopped without consulting your doctor.
For how long do I need to take Saaz -DS Tablet DR?
If you are able to tolerate Saaz -DS Tablet DR which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue Saaz -DS Tablet DR till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Saaz -DS Tablet DR for the prescribed period.
Does the use of Saaz -DS Tablet DR for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?
Though it is uncommon, Saaz -DS Tablet DR may affect your kidney function. Therefore, it is important that your kidney function remains normal before you start taking Saaz -DS Tablet DR. If during treatment with Saaz -DS Tablet DR your kidney functions become abnormal, you should consult your doctor.
Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Saaz -DS Tablet DR therapy?
Your doctor will advise you blood tests to check your blood cell counts and your kidney function before starting your treatment and regularly during treatment. The tests should also be done to measure substances produced by your liver known as enzymes (liver function tests) and urine for protein and blood before you start treatment and at regular intervals.
Can Saaz -DS Tablet DR affect my fertility?
Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once Saaz -DS Tablet DR is discontinued.
Can I take azathioprine along with Saaz -DS Tablet DR?
You should avoid using Saaz -DS Tablet DR with azathioprine since there are chances of decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.
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