Drug ID:Drug190
Drug Name:Sulfasalazine
CID:5339
DrugBank ID:DB00795
Modality:Small Molecule
Groups:approved
US Approved:YES
Other Approved:YES
Identifier: NCT03414502, , NCT02714634, , NCT03254589, , NCT03739853, , NCT03847311, , NCT04720183, , NCT06060301, , NCT04725422, , NCT02451748, , NCT05580861, , NCT05664464, , NCT03561584, , NCT05703425, , NCT06360068, , NCT06134388, , NCT04205357, , NCT05445440, , NCT04610476, , NCT02374021, , NCT02466
Molecular Formula:C18H14N4O5S
Molecular Weight:398.4 g/mol
Isomeric SMILES:C1=CC=NC(=C1)NS(=O)(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N=NC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)C(=O)O
Synonyms:sulfasalazine; Salicylazosulfapyridine; Azulfidine; Sulphasalazine; Benzosulfa; Azopyrin; Sulfasalazina; Sulfasalazinum; Sulfasalazin; Azulfidine EN-tabs
Phase 0: 1
Phase 1: 12
Phase 2: 13
Phase 3: 18
Phase 4: 20
Description:A drug that is used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Its activity is generally considered to lie in its metabolic breakdown product, 5-aminosalicylic acid (see mesalamine) released in the colon. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p907)

Molecular Structure

2D Molecular Structure

Knowledge Graph

dtIDCIDCompound NameGene IDGene NameSpeciesPubMed IDsAction
dt1325 5339 Sulfasalazine 9308 CD83 Homo sapiens (human) None
dt1326 5339 Sulfasalazine 240 ALOX5 Homo sapiens (human) Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor
dt1327 5339 Sulfasalazine 1719 DHFR Homo sapiens (human) None
dt1328 5339 Sulfasalazine 3091 HIF1A Homo sapiens (human) None
dt1329 5339 Sulfasalazine 1576 CYP3A4 Homo sapiens (human) None
dt1330 5339 Sulfasalazine 5743 PTGS2 Homo sapiens (human) None
dt1331 5339 Sulfasalazine 5468 PPARG Homo sapiens (human) None
dt1332 5339 Sulfasalazine 38 ACAT1 Homo sapiens (human) None
dt1333 5339 Sulfasalazine 240 ALOX5 Homo sapiens (human) Inhibitor
dt1334 5339 Sulfasalazine 1544 CYP1A2 Homo sapiens (human) None

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Phase Distribution
Phase Description
  • Phase 0: Exploratory trials to assess drug behavior in humans
  • Phase 1: Safety trials to determine safe dosage range
  • Phase 2: Efficacy trials to evaluate therapeutic effects
  • Phase 3: Large-scale trials to confirm efficacy and safety
  • Phase 4: Post-marketing surveillance for long-term safety and efficacy

Trial IDTitlePhaseStatusSponsorIndicationsInterventions
No data available

Disease IDDisease NameDefinitionCategoryRelated DrugsMechanism
No data available

Strategy IDTherapeutic StrategySynonymsRelated DrugsMechanism
No data available

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Year: 2017
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The chemokine CCL20 is over-produced in epithelium of Crohn's disease [CD] patients and contributes to recruiting immune cells …

Heme Oxygenase-1 Induction and Anti-inflammatory Actions of Atractylodes macroc…

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Erratum in Cell Rep. 2017 Jun 6;19(10 ):2174. Dysfunction in host immune responses and pathologic alterations in the gut microbiota, referred t…

[Adverse effects of sulfasalazine: discussion of mechanism and role of sulfonam…

PMID: 24356188
Year: 2013
Relationship Type: Mechanism Score: 6.1

Women with inherited bleeding disorders (IBD) require the input of a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes of pregnancy. The role of the haemo…

Comparative evaluation of different doses of PPAR-γ agonist alone and in combin…

PMID: 24145089
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The pathophysiology of IBD is characterized by a complex interaction between genes and the environment. Genetic and environmental differences are at…

Green Tea Polyphenols and Sulfasalazine have Parallel Anti-Inflammatory Propert…

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Thiopurines are essential drugs to maintain remission in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Thiopurines used in IBD are azathioprine (…

Stevens-Johnson syndrome with sulfasalazine treatment: report of two cases

PMID: 21939920
Year: 2011
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Not found

Pharmacologic evaluation of sulfasalazine, FTY720, and anti-IL-12/23p40 in a TN…

PMID: 21374065
Year: 2011
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OBJECTIVE: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which mainly refers to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is characterized by chronic inflammation…

Pleuropericardial effusion after 37 years of sulfasalazine therapy

PMID: 21228714
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Comparison of prostaglandin E2 receptor subtype 4 agonist and sulfasalazine in …

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AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a cellular energy sensor, has been reported to participate in modulating inflammatory responses, but its role i…

Sulfasalazine-induced nephrotic syndrome in a patient with ulcerative colitis

PMID: 19637363
Year: 2010
Relationship Type: Association Score: 6.1

Lipid peroxidation and antioxidant status in kidney and liver of rats treated w…

PMID: 19071188
Year: 2009
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 6.1

A variety of targets for therapeutic intervention are based upon advances in understanding of the immunopathogenesis of Crohn's disease. Crohn's dis…

Increased expression of MIP-3alpha/CCL20 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells …

PMID: 16306769
Year: 2005
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 6.1

BACKGROUND: Colitis in interleukin (IL)-10 mice is a CD4 T helper 1 (TH1)-mediated disease characterized by intermittent, transmural inflammation r…

Free radical scavenging reactions of sulfasalazine, 5-aminosalicylic acid and s…

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Year: 2005
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BACKGROUND: Phenantroline is a zinc-chelator that inhibits biological activities of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Over-expression of MMPs can ac…

Comparative analysis of the in vitro prosecretory effects of balsalazide, sulfa…

PMID: 15735431
Year: 2005
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Ly49A is a C-type lectin-like receptor on NK cells that recognizes MHC class I ligands, H-2D(d) and D(k). The engagement of Ly49A with the ligands i…

Suppression of NF-kappaB activity by sulfasalazine is mediated by direct inhibi…

PMID: 11054378
Year: 2000
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The reason why 10% to 20% of all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) develop cholangiocarcinoma (CC) remains unknown. The aim of this…

Sperm size in patients with inflammatory bowel disease on sulfasalazine therapy

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Year: 1982
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Not found

Inhibition of cytotoxicity by sulfasalazine. I. Sulfasalazine inhibits spontane…

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Sulfasalazine and renal tubular function: lack of an effect

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Year: 1985
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Not found

Inflammatory bowel disease induced by combined bacterial immunization and oral …

PMID: 1672517
Year: 1991
Relationship Type: Association Score: 6.1

Not found

Effects of sulfasalazine on selected lymphocyte subpopulations in vivo and in v…

PMID: 39716
Year: 1979
Relationship Type: Association Score: 6.1

Comment on J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2011 Mar;52(3):280-5.

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