Sulfasalazine (SSZ)

Nom de médicament
Sulfasalazine (SSZ)

Nom(s) de marque
Salazopyrin®, generics

Type de médicament
Antirhumatismaux modificateurs de la maladie (ARMM), Médicament sur ordonnance

SSZ is a DMARD used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It is also used for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and other immune disorders.

This information was last updated in June 2024 with expert review and advice by:

Alan Low, BSc(Pharm), PharmD, ACPR, FCSHP, CCD, RPh
Clinical Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia
Pharmacy Lead and Primary Care Pharmacist, BioPro Biologics Pharmacy 
Care Director, MedInfuse Health

Garrett Tang, PharmD, RPh
Pharmacist Services Coordinator, MedInfuse Health

We also thank previous expert contributor:

Jason Kielly, BSc(Pharm), PharmD
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Clinical Pharmacist, Rheumatic Health Program, Eastern Health

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