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sulfasalazine (AZULFIDINE, AZULFIDINE EN-TABS)


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For Some Drugs, Crushing Tablets or Opening Capsules Can Yield Fatal Consequences
June 2019
Patients who have difficulty swallowing pills will sometimes crush tablets or open capsules and sprinkle the resulting powder, fragments or granules into food or liquids. Other patients will resort to chewing their pills before swallowing. Find out the dangers posed by taking such measures.
Potentially Dangerous Digoxin Drug Interactions
November 2018
Read about the numerous medications that can interact with digoxin, a drug commonly prescribed for heart failure and atrial fibrillation. These interactions can result in either digoxin toxicity or decreased digoxin effectiveness depending on the other drug being used concomitantly.
Drugs That Cause Sun-Related Skin Reactions
July 2016
Summer is a terrific time for healthy outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking, biking and swim¬ming. But for an unlucky few, certain medications can lead to adverse skin reactions following exposure to the sun. Find out whether you are at risk and how to protect yourself.
With Some Drugs, Crushing Tablets Or Opening Capsules Could Have Fatal Consequences
February 2015
Patients who have difficulty swallowing pills will sometimes crush tablets or open capsules and sprinkle the resulting powder, fragments or granules into food or liquids. Other patients will resort to chewing their pills before swallowing. Find out the dangers posed by taking such measures.
Stronger Liver Toxicity Warning for the Arthritis Drug Leflunomide (ARAVA)
October 2010
On July 13, 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the black-box warning for the arthritis drug leflunomide (ARAVA) will be updated to highlight the risk of severe liver injury with the use of this drug and to explain how this risk may be reduced.

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