<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is sulfasalazine and what are its components?  <response>: <reason> Sulfasalazine is a medication that is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease IBD. It is a combination of two active components: sulfapyridine, which is an antibacterial agent, and 5-aminosalicylic acid, which is an anti-inflammatory agent. The combination of these two components allows sulfasalazine to both treat the inflammation associated with IBD and prevent bacterial overgrowth in the gut. 