Tag: Sulfapyridine

Developed in the 1930s as a powerful antibiotic, Sulphapyridine's use has evolved dramatically due to severe side effects and the emergence of safer alternatives. Today, it is primarily used to treat a specific inflammatory skin condition, dermatitis herpetiformis, though it is no longer widely available as a standalone drug in many countries.

An estimated 2.39 million Americans have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a condition often treated with sulfasalazine [1.7.4]. Understanding **how does Azulfidine work** involves looking at its journey through the body and its breakdown into two key components that reduce inflammation [1.2.1, 1.2.2].