Research Notes on Mesalamine
Mesalamine is an anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It works by blocking certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling. It reduces inflammation and other symptoms. Common symptoms are: diarrhea, nausea, and cramps.
Fast Facts:
- Also known by the brand names: Asacol, Ipocal, Lialda, Pentasa and Salofalk.
- Is taken either by mouth or as a rectal suppository.
- Is available only with your doctor's prescription.
- Regular blood tests should be done while on the medication to rule out kidney, liver and blood disorders.
5 Great Resources on Mesalamine
- Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology: Mesalamine
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Mesalamine
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Mesalamine
- DrugDigest: Mesalamine Oral
- U.S. National Library of Medicine (via DailyMed): Mesalamine Rectal Suspension
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5 Latest Headlines on Mesalamine
What is Mesalamine?
- Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Mesalamine Oral
- eMedTV: Mesalamine
- Wikipedia: Mesalazine (also known as Mesalamine)
- WrongDiagnosis: Mesalamine
What Are The Uses for Mesalamine?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via Healthline): Uses for Mesalamine
- eMedicine: Mesalamine for Treating Crohn Disease
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Mesalamine Oral Uses
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Mesalamine (Rectal Route) Uses
- Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Mesalamine Controlled-Release Capsules
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Mesalamine?
- About.com: Rectal Mesalamine Side Effects
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Mesalamine Side Effects
- DrugDigest: Side Effects From Taking Mesalamine
- Micromedex (via Drugs.com): Mesalamine Drug Interactions
- National Library of Medicine & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (via Healthocrates): Mesalamine Precautions
What are the Alternatives to Mesalamine?
- eMedicineHealth: Alternative Medications
- OrganizedWisdom: Sulfasalazine | Infliximab | Balsalazide
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Mesalamine?
- Acupuncture.com: Nutritional and Herbal Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis
- AloeElite: Addressing Ulcerative Colitis Naturally With AloeElite
- DaMo Qigong: Use Internal Medicine To Cure Crohn's Disease
- eHow: How to Treat Ulcerative Colitis
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Mesalamine
- A.D.A.M. (via HealthCentral): Mesalamine Could Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
- DailyStrength: Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group: New - In Pain - Concerned What To Do?
- eHealth Forum: Crohn’s, Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia
- HealthBoards: Ulcerative Colitis Question
- Revolution Health: Asacol etc. (Mesalamine Tablet, Delayed Release) for Crohn's Disease
Clinical Trials for Mesalamine
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Mesalamine
- CenterWatch: Mesalamine Clinical Trials
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA): Find Clinical Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Mesalamine
- Heallthology (via Everyday Health): IBD and Colorectal Cancer: Keeping a Close Watch
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (via Current Opinion in Gastroenterology): Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis (July 1999)
- National Review of Medicine: Crohn's Researcher Catches Flak Over Mesalamine Drug Trial (October 30, 2004)
Abuse of Mesalamine
- Cerner Multum (via AOL Health): Mesalamine (Oral): What Happens If I Overdose?
- eMedTV: Mesalamine Overdose
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Mesalamine Oral Overdose
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Mesalamine
- Annals of Internal Medicine: Mesalamine Archived Articles
- JAMA: Mesalamine Archived Journals
- PubMed Central: Mesalamine Articles
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