Question 1

What is SSN 500 Tablet DR, and what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

SSN 500 Tablet DR belongs to a group of medicines called anti-inflammatory agents. It is used to treat various inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and psoriatic arthritis.

Question 2

Is SSN 500 Tablet DR a steroid or a painkiller?

Accepted Answer

SSN 500 Tablet DR is neither a steroid nor a painkiller. It is an anti-inflammatory medicine. It is used to treat and manage ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, in which the intestines become inflamed (swelling of intestines). It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (painful joint disease).

Question 3

I have been prescribed SSN 500 Tablet DR for rheumatoid arthritis. When can I expect the pain in my joints to be better?

Accepted Answer

SSN 500 Tablet DR does not work right away. It takes about 6 to 12 weeks to deliver the full effect. You may start feeling better in 4 weeks after starting SSN 500 Tablet DR, but it can vary from person to person, and some of the patients may notice improvement after 3 months. Consumption of medicine should not be stopped without consulting your doctor.

Question 4

For how long do I need to take SSN 500 Tablet DR?

Accepted Answer

If you can tolerate SSN 500 Tablet DR, which means the side effects do not bother you, then you have to continue SSN 500 Tablet DR till the disease remains in remission. It is better to take SSN 500 Tablet DR for the prescribed period.

Question 5

Does the use of SSN 500 Tablet DR for the treatment of arthritis affect kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Though it is uncommon, SSN 500 Tablet DR may affect your kidney function. Therefore, your kidney function must remain normal before you start taking SSN 500 Tablet DR. If your kidney functions become abnormal during the treatment, consult your doctor.

Question 6

Do I need to get any blood tests done while on SSN 500 Tablet DR therapy?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor will advise blood tests to check your blood cell counts and your kidney function before starting your treatment and regularly during treatment. The tests should also be done to measure substances produced by your liver, known as enzymes (liver function tests), and urine for protein and blood before you start treatment and at regular intervals.

Question 7

Can SSN 500 Tablet DR affect my fertility?

Accepted Answer

Decreased sperm count and infertility have been reported in some males. These may disappear once the SSN 500 Tablet DR is discontinued.

Question 8

Can I take azathioprine along with SSN 500 Tablet DR?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid using SSN 500 Tablet DR with azathioprine since there are chances of a decrease in blood cell count, which can be a serious side effect.

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