What is the drug mesalamine used for?

What is the drug mesalamine used for?

Mesalamine is used to treat ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum) and also to maintain improvement of ulcerative colitis symptoms. Mesalamine is in a class of medications called anti-inflammatory agents.

What are oral 5 Aminosalicylates?

What are 5-aminosalicylates? Aminosalicylates are anti-inflammatory agents used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and some forms of arthritis.

Can you stop mesalamine cold turkey?

You may go through withdrawal. As a result, going off of them abruptly can cause your body to go through withdrawal. Your doctor can help you taper off of them slowly.

How long do you take mesalamine?

Dosing

1. Adults—800 milligrams (mg) (two 400 mg tablets) 3 times a day for 6 weeks.
2. Children 5 years of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor:
3. Children younger than 5 years of age or weighing less than 17 kg—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Do you need to taper off mesalamine?

Usual dose: 1 to 1.5 g daily until significant clinical response or remission. Taper off gradually; avoid abrupt discontinuation.

Are there any side effects from taking mesalamine?

Mesalamine is very similar to balsalazide, olsalazine, and sulfasalazine. Do not use medications containing balsalazide, olsalazine, or sulfasalazine while using mesalamine. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including urine normetanephrine levels), possibly causing false test results.

Is there a pediatric use information for mesalamine?

Pediatric use information is approved for Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.’s LIALDA (mesalamine) delayed-release tablets. However, due to Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION.

What are the different types of mesalamine tablets?

Mesalamine comes as a delayed-release (releases the medication in the intestine where its effects are needed) tablet, a delayed-release (releases the medication in the intestine where its effects are needed) capsule, a controlled-release (releases the medication throughout the digestive system) capsule, and as an extended-release (long-acting)

Is it safe to take mesalamine with balsalazide?

Do not use medications containing balsalazide, olsalazine, or sulfasalazine while using mesalamine. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including urine normetanephrine levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.