Treatment with sulfasalazine can cause other severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic
If you have any of these health problems: Bowel block, porphyria, or trouble passing urine
Sulfasalazine is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used in the treatment and management of autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease
burning pain and itchy skin; flu-like symptoms; organ damage; Possible drugs that can cause DRESS include: anticonvulsants ; allopurinol; abacavir;
Despite the significant amount of data on sulfasalazine-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, the diversity of its treatments has not been well described
Early signs of such a reaction include fever or swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) and these may be seen even if a rash hasn't developed yet
Certain serious conditions, autoimmune conditions, and liver or kidney issues can cause itchy skin
All ‘sulphur’ containing medicines can cause skin rashes, which may be itchy, as well as mouth ulcers
Reducing the dose may reduce these effects
Allergic (inflammatory) Everything else
When the kidneys are unable to filter the blood, there is a buildup of waste products in the blood, which can cause itchy skin rashes
It has long been known that beta-blockers can cause severe skin inflammation
If you experience any of these symptoms after taking medication for an infection, let your healthcare provider know
• About 10% of people taking sulfasalazine may develop a headache or slight dizziness
These problems may result in a greater chance of certain infections, slow healing, and bleeding of the gums
You usually have itching but no rash
These drugs suppress the immune Sulfasalazine helps to reduce joint pain, This medication may cause your skin and urine to turn orange-yellow
An immune response and dehydration can cause this itchiness
You will have been prescribed silver sulfadiazine cream to prevent, or to treat, a bacterial skin infection