Does Sulfasalazine Cause a Rash?
A Severe Adverse Reaction to Sulfasalazine Has Been Identified as a Type of Hypersensitivity Syndrome. the Reaction, Including Fever, Skin Rash...
A severe adverse reaction to sulfasalazine has been identified as a type of hypersensitivity syndrome. The reaction, including fever, skin rash, lymphadenopathy, and internal organ involvement, usually occurs 2 to 5 weeks after initiating treatment with sulfasalazine.
What does drug rash look like?
Drug rashes can appear as a variety of skin rashes, including pink to red bumps, hives, blisters, red patches, pus-filled bumps (pustules), or sensitivity to sunlight. Drug rashes may involve the entire skin surface, or they may be limited to one or a few body parts. Itching is common in many drug rashes.
Will sulfasalazine side effects go away?
Some side effects of sulfasalazine 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.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
