Drug Name: | Mesalamine |
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Drug Class: | Aminosalicylate |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis
- Inhibits NF-kB activation
- Scavenges free radicals
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Use: | - Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
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Side Effects: | - Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Rash
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to salicylates
- Severe renal impairment
- Severe hepatic impairment
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Specialty: | - Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
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