Mesalamine DR 800 mg
Drug class
- 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA)
Generic name
Mesalamine
Safety
Efficacy
Convenience
Indications
Approved for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis or maintenance of remission.
How it works
Helps reduce inflammation (swelling).
Drug interactions
Nephrotoxic agents including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine.
Pre-treatment screening tests
Blood, kidney, and liver tests.
Tests during screening
Blood, kidney, and liver tests.
Route of administration
Side effects
Abdominal (or stomach) pain, constipation (hard stool or trouble passing stool), headache.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to mesalamine, aminosalicylates, salicylates, or any component of the formulation.
Safety information
Vomiting, weight loss, fevers, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a fast heartbeat, itching, rash, or skin redness, or swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, severe skin reactions, bloody diarrhea.