What Does Sulfasalazine Actually Do? A Dual-Action Anti-Inflammatory Explored
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Originally introduced in the 1940s, sulfasalazine is a unique oral medication known as a prodrug, meaning it is biologically inactive until it is metabolized by the body. Understanding **what does sulfasalazine actually do** begins with exploring how gut bacteria break it down to release its potent anti-inflammatory components.
