Mesalamine
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Mesalamine Definition
An agent derived from sulfasalazine, an antiinflammatory agent. Mesalamine may reduce inflammation through inhibition of cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin production. Following rectal or oral administration, only a small amount of mesalamine is absorbed; the remainder, acting topically, reduces bowel inflammation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding and stomach pain. (NCI04)
Mesalamine Synonyms
Mesalamine, 5-ASA, 5-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic Acid, 5-Aminosalicylic Acid, Apriso, Asacol, Lialda, MESALAMINE, Mesalazine, Pentasa, Rowasa
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