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Asacol
Asacol is in a class of drugs called Anti-inflammatory agent. Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic is most commonly used for the treatment of tuberculosis. Asacol comes in the category of drugs called an mesalamine. Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic is being manufactured by Procter & Gamble and is available in 400mg tablets.
What are the most common problems for which Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic is used?
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic Acid is used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD); inflammatory bowel diseases are a group of chronic disorders that cause inflammation of the small and large intestines. There are two major members - ulcerative colitis which affects only the large intestine, and Crohn's disease which can affect the whole of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis involves only the inner lining of the bowel whereas Crohn's disease involves the full thickness of the bowel.
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic is highly specific, active only against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Usual and acquired resistance to Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic has been demonstrated in vitro and in vivo cross-resistance with other available antituberculosis drugs has not.
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic is indicated in combination with other antituberculosis drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis that has failed to respond to first-line antituberculosis drugs. Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic is bacteriostatic in action. Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic prevents folic acid synthesis in susceptible organisms by competitively blocking the conversion of aminobenzoic acid to dihydrofolic acid.
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic Acid is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the large intestine and rectum). Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic Acid Suspension Enema is also prescribed for inflammation of the lower colon, and inflammation of the rectum.
It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How does Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic works?
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic works to decrease the irritation and inflammation caused by the ulcerative colitis. Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic works inside the bowel by helping to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of the disease. But the exact way that the working of Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic drug is unknown.
Is any prescription required to get Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic?
Yes, prescription is necessary, one most not to use Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic without prescription.It is better to use Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic under doctor’s guidance or according to your consultant.
Dosage of Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic?
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic Tablets always take under doctor’s guidance.The dosage can be adjusted in accordance with the response to the treatment. The dosage for adults three times per day or correspondingly smaller doses in children should be given by sprinking on apple sauce or yogurt or by swirling in the glass to suspend the granules in an acidic drink such as tomato or orange juice. The recommended doses of Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic Tablets you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes it, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. It is better to take Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic drug according to the advice of your doctor or consultant.
What is the minimum duration for which Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic should be taken?
The duration of taking Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic is minimum 18 months or depends according to the problem. Your doctor or consultant can describe you better about the time period for which duration Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic should be taken.
Are there any side effects of Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic?
- Abdominal or Stomach Cramps or Pain (Mild)
- Dizziness
- Headache (Mild)
- Diarrhea (Mild)
- Runny or Stuffy Nose or Sneezing
- Less Common
- Acne
- Back or Joint Pain
- Gas
- Heartburn Or Indigestion
- Loss of Appetite
- Loss of Hair
- Abdominal or Stomach Cramps or Pain (Severe)
- Bloody Diarrhea
- Fever
- Skin Rash And Itching
- Anxiety
- Severe Back or Stomach Pain
- Blue or Pale Skin
- Signs of Heart Attack (e.g., Chest Pain, Possibly Moving to the Left Arm, Neck, or Shoulder)
- Chills
- Fast Heartbeat
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Shortness of Breath
- Swelling of The Stomach
- Unusual Tiredness of Weakness
- Yellow Eyes or Skin
Under what circumstances Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic should not be used?
This drug should not be used by anyone who is allergic or sensitive to Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic or its other ingredients.
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic should not be used if it is brown or purple in color or if the package is swollen.
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic should not be used if you are allergic or sensitive to salicylates (aspirin), foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic should not be used if anyone that suffering to the problem like liver disease.
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic should not be used if anyone that suffering to the problem like kidney disease.
Under which storage conditions Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic should be kept?
Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic tablets should be stored in a refrigerator or freezer, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. It should not be kept near the sink or in the bathroom. Keep always Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic medicine out of the reach of children.
Major drug Manufacturers
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc
- Procter & Gamble
- Axcan Pharma Inc.
- Axcan Scandipharm Inc
- Bristol-Myers
- ALEXIS Biochemicals
- Jannsen-Cilag.
- Andromaco.
- Allergan.
- Hoechst Marion Roussel
- Ferring AS
- Jacobus Pharmaceutical
Similar drugs Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic
- Asacol Acid
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- Ethionamide
- Amikacin
- Kanamycin
- Ciprofloxacin
- Ofloxacin
- Levofloxacin
From where can one get Asacol/5-Aminosalicylic?
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