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Alti-sulfaSALAzine and Porphyria

Result of checking the interaction of drug Alti-sulfaSALAzine and disease Porphyria for safety when used together.

Check result:

Alti-sulfaSALAzine <> Porphyria

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of sulfonamides is contraindicated in patients with porphyria, since these drugs can precipitate an acute attack.

References:

"Product Information. Azulfidine (sulfasalazine)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Isselbacher KJ, Wilson JD, Martin JB, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Longo DL, eds. "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 14th ed." New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Health Professionals Division (1998):

Alti-sulfaSALAzine

Generic Name: sulfasalazine

Brand Name: Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine

Synonyms: Sulfasalazine, SulfaSALAzine

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