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Balsalazide
How Balsalazide works
Balsalazide blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation of the lining of the intestines.
Side Effects
Nausea, Headache, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain
Usage
Balsalazide is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does Balsalazide cause weight gain?Yes, Balsalazide may cause weight gain
Q. Does Balsalazide contain sulfa?No, Balsalazide does not contain sulfa
Q. Does Balsalazide contain mesalamine?No it does not contain mesalamine but it is a prodrug that is enzymatically cleaved in the colon to produce mesalamine
Q. Is Balsalazide a sulfa drug/ an immunosuppressant/a steroid/NSAID/a mesalamine?Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug and releases mesalamine in the large intestine
Q. Does Balsalazide work?Balsalazide works inside the intestines (bowel) to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of the disease called ulcerative colitis
Q. Is Balsalazide better than asacol?In patients with acute ulcerative colitis, Balsalazide led to greater remission rates and tolerance than asacol (mesalamine). Balsalazide is more effective and better tolerated than mesalamine as a treatment for acute ulcerative colitis.
