Conisazz
Conisazz Products are primarily used for
Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
About Conisazz Products
Uses of Conisazz Products
Sulfasalazine is used in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, Wilson's disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Conisazz Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Conisazz are Headache, Nausea, Oligospermia (low sperm count), Vomiting, Decreased appetite, Decreased white blood cell count, Dizziness, Fever, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Joint pain, Photosensitivity, Protein in urine, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Taste change, Dyspepsia.
How Conisazz Products work
Sulfasalazine 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).
Patient Concerns about Conisazz Products
Frequently asked questions about Conisazz Products
Frequently asked questions about Sulfasalazine
Q. Is Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR a steroid or a painkiller?
Conisazz 500mg 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).
Q. What is Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR and what is it used for?
Conisazz 500mg 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.
Q. I have been prescribed Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?
Conisazz 500mg 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 Conisazz 500mg 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.
Q. For how long do I need to take Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR?
If you are able to tolerate Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR for the prescribed period.
Q. Does the use of Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?
Though it is uncommon, Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR may affect your kidney function. Therefore, it is important that your kidney function remains normal before you start taking Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR. If during treatment with Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR your kidney functions become abnormal, you should consult your doctor.
Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Conisazz 500mg 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.
Q. Can Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR affect my fertility?
Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR is discontinued.
Q. Can I take azathioprine along with Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR?
You should avoid using Conisazz 500mg Tablet DR with azathioprine since there are chances of decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.