Balsalazide
Uses
Balsalazide is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
How it Works
How Balsalazide works Balsalazide is an aminosalicylate that functions by inhibiting the production of chemical messengers known as prostaglandins, which are responsible for causing inflammation in the intestines. This action reduces ulceration, bleeding, and stomach pain, while also preventing future flare-ups of the disease.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Balsalazide include nausea, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, joint pain, vomiting, and respiratory tract infection.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Balsalazide to treat and reduce the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis.
- Take it with food.
- Do not break, chew, or crush the tablets or granules.
- Swallow them whole with plenty of water.
- Avoid taking antacids with Balsalazide, as they can exacerbate your inflammation.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before starting treatment with this medication and regularly thereafter.
- Inform your doctor if you have significantly decreased kidney or liver function.
- Do not take Balsalazide if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
- Do not discontinue the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor.
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