Tag: Aminosalicyclate

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dipentum 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives Description Oral diazo-bonded 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) prodrug; bacterial azoreduction in the intestines releases mesalamine (5-ASA)Used in adults for the maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitisDose-related diarrhea is relatively common Indications Indicated for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis in patients intolerant of sulfasalazine.…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Pentasa, Delzicol, Lialda, Apriso, Asacol HD (DSC) 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives mesalamine rectal (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Canasa, Rowasa Classes: 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives Description 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA); available in oral and rectal formulations; clinical response is due to local effectUsed as an anti-inflammatory agent for ulcerative colitis; not considered effective for…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Colazal, Giazo (dsc) 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives Description Oral diazo-bonded 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) prodrug; releases mesalamine (5-ASA) in colonCapsules (e.g., Colazal) used in adult and pediatric patients 5 years and older for mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis (UC)Improved tolerability vs. olsalazine Indications Indicated for the treatment of mildly…