Clinical reference
Anti-inflammatory agent · 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) prodrug; sulfonamide derivative · Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Pediatrics
Sulfasalazine is an oral anti-inflammatory agent used primarily for inflammatory bowel disease and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It is a prodrug cleaved in the colon to 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) and sulfapyridine. Formulations include 500 mg tablets, 500 mg delayed-release (enteric-coated) tablets (Azulfidine EN-tabs and generics), and an oral suspen…