SSN
SSN Products are primarily used for
Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease
About SSN Products
Uses of SSN Products
Sulfasalazine is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and ankylosing spondylitis.
SSN Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of SSN 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 SSN 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 SSN Products
Frequently asked questions about SSN Products
Frequently asked questions about Sulfasalazine
Q. Is SSN - DS Tablet DR a steroid or a painkiller?
SSN - 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).
Q. What is SSN - DS Tablet DR and what is it used for?
SSN - 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.
Q. I have been prescribed SSN - DS Tablet DR for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?
SSN - 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 SSN - 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.
Q. For how long do I need to take SSN - DS Tablet DR?
If you are able to tolerate SSN - DS Tablet DR which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue SSN - DS Tablet DR till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take SSN - DS Tablet DR for the prescribed period.
Q. Does the use of SSN - DS Tablet DR for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?
Though it is uncommon, SSN - DS Tablet DR may affect your kidney function. Therefore, it is important that your kidney function remains normal before you start taking SSN - DS Tablet DR. If during treatment with SSN - DS Tablet DR your kidney functions become abnormal, you should consult your doctor.
Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on SSN - 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.
Q. Can SSN - DS Tablet DR affect my fertility?
Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once SSN - DS Tablet DR is discontinued.
Q. Can I take azathioprine along with SSN - DS Tablet DR?
You should avoid using SSN - 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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