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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lialda (Pro) Generic name: mesalamine |
105 reviews | |
| Pentasa (Pro) Generic name: mesalamine |
89 reviews | |
| Asacol Generic name: mesalamine |
61 reviews | |
| Apriso (Pro) Generic name: mesalamine |
29 reviews | |
| Canasa (Pro) Generic name: mesalamine |
15 reviews | |
| Colazal (Pro) Generic name: balsalazide |
13 reviews | |
| Asacol HD (Pro) Generic name: mesalamine |
9 reviews | |
| Rowasa (Pro) Generic name: mesalamine |
8 reviews | |
| Delzicol (Pro) Generic name: mesalamine |
6 reviews | |
| Dipentum (Pro) Generic name: olsalazine |
5 reviews | |
| Azulfidine (Pro) Generic name: sulfasalazine |
3 reviews | |
| Canasa Pac Generic name: mesalamine |
2 reviews | |
| Zaldyon Generic name: mesalamine | No reviews | |
| Azulfidine EN-tabs (Pro) Generic name: sulfasalazine | No 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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