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Aminosalicylates

What are Aminosalicylates?

Aminosalicylates or aminosalicylic acid is used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis. Aminosalicylic acid is thought to inhibit folic acid synthesis and/or inhibit synthesis of a component of the cell wall. It is bacteriostatic against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Aminosalicylates also prevent development of bacterial resistance to drugs such as streptomycin and isoniazid.

List of Aminosalicylates

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Generic name: aminosalicylic acid
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Medical conditions treated or associated with aminosalicylates:

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