Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis|Treatment of Ulcerative colitis|Treatment of Crohn’s disease|Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis|Treatment of Psoriatic arthritis

In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet helps treat inflammation pain and swelling in rheumatoid arthritis by decreasing the immune system response of the patient. It is given in the dose and frequency that suits your condition. This will be decided by the doctor. You must follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if you have any bothersome side effects after taking this medicine.

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. Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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). Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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.

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. Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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 <p> Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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 <p> Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : UNSAFE <p> Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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.

Chemical Class :: Aminosalicylic Acids Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Non biologics

Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis|Treatment of Ulcerative colitis|Treatment of Crohn’s disease|Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis|Treatment of Psoriatic arthritis

Diarrhea | Gastrointestinal discomfort | Headache | Loss of appetite | Nausea | Oligospermia (low sperm count) | Vomiting

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Q. Is Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet a steroid or a painkiller? ::: Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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 Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet and what is it used for?::: Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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 Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in joints to be better?::: Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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 Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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 Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet?::: If you are able to tolerate Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet which means the side effects do not bother you then you have to continue Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet for the prescribed period. | Q. Does the use of Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet for the treatment of arthritis affect the kidney function?::: Though it is uncommon Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet may affect your kidney function. Therefore it is important that your kidney function remains normal before you start taking Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet. If during treatment with Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet your kidney functions become abnormal you should consult your doctor.| Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet 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 Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet affect my fertility?::: Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet is discontinued.| Q. Can I take azathioprine along with Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet?::: You should avoid using Sazo EN 1000mg Tablet with azathioprine since there are chances of decrease in blood cell count which can be a serious side effect.