Sulfapyridine

Sulfapyridine is a sulfa medicine. It is used to help control dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring's disease), a skin problem. It may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, this medicine will not work for any kind of infection as other sulfa medicines do. This medicine may cause some serious side effects. Before using this medicine, be sure to talk to your doctor about these problems, as well as the good this medicine will do. Sulfapyridine was available only with your doctor's prescription. In December 1990, the manufacturer discontinued marketing sulfapyridine.

Sulfapyridine is a sulfa medicine. It is used to help control dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring's disease), a skin problem. It may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, this medicine will not work for any kind of infection as other sulfa medicines do. This medicine may cause some serious side effects. Before using this medicine, be sure to talk to your doctor about these problems, as well as the good this medicine will do. Sulfapyridine was available only with your doctor's prescription. In December 1990, the manufacturer discontinued marketing sulfapyridine.

Sulfapyridine is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy,Blood dyscrasias,Hepatic dysfunction,Porphyria.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Fever headache (continuing) itching skin rash Less common Aching of joints and muscles difficulty in swallowing pale skin redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin sore throat unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or weakness yellow eyes or skin Rare Blood in urine lower back pain pain or burning while urinating swelling of front part of neck Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: More common Increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Diarrhea loss of appetite nausea or vomiting Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Chemical Class: Sulfonamide

Sulfapyridine may cause blood problems if taken for long time so care should be taken. Skin may become more photosensitive.

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

250 to 1000 mg (620 (625)) 6 hourly oral —

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Methenamine Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Methotrexate Porfimer Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Aminolevulinic Acid

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