5-aminosalicylates
What are 5-aminosalicylates?
Aminosalicylates are anti-inflammatory agents used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and some forms of arthritis. They work by inhibiting the production of cyclo-oxygenase and prostaglandin, thromboxane synthetase, platelet activating factor synthetase, and interleukin-1 by macrophages so reduces the acute inflammatory response in inflammatory bowel disease.
Production of immunoglobulin by plasma cells is also decreased.
Aminosalicylates are used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis and Crohn's disease.
List of 5-aminosalicylates
View by Generic | Brand
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| olsalazine systemic (Pro) Brand name: Dipentum |
5 reviews | |
| mesalamine systemic (Pro) Brand names: Pentasa, Canasa, Asacol, Rowasa, Lialda, Canasa Pac, Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Zaldyon |
426 reviews | |
| balsalazide systemic (Pro) Brand name: Colazal |
38 reviews | |
| sulfasalazine systemic (Pro) Brand names: Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs |
199 reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with 5-aminosalicylates:
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