Hypersensitivity to salicylazosulfapyridine: renal and hepatic toxic reactions

Arch Intern Med. 1978 Jul;138(7):1138-9. doi: 10.1001/archinte.138.7.1138.

Abstract

Salicylazosulfapyridine has been used for a number of years as therapy for ulcerative colitis. Reported toxicities are usually minor. This case report represents an acute allergic reaction to the drug. Characterized by fever, rash, eosinophilia, nephritis, and hepatitis. Resolution occurred with discontinuation of salicylazosulfapyridine. Although similar reactions have been reported with the antimicrobial sulfonamides, none has been fully described with salicylazosulfapyridine, a combination of a sulfonamide and salicylate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury* / etiology*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Eosinophilia / chemically induced
  • Female
  • Fever / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Sulfasalazine / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Sulfasalazine