Should tests for proteinuria be included in the monitoring schedule of sulphasalazine?
Two patients who developed proteinuria while taking sulphasalazine are described. It is argued that the prevalence of this side-effect is such that tests for proteinuria should be included in the monitoring protocol for sulphasalazine.
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Royal Infirmary, Huddersfield.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000188:drug therapy; D012460:Sulfasalazine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012460:Sulfasalazine