[An agent derived from sulfasalazine, an antiinflammatory agent. Mesalamine may reduce inflammation through inhibition of cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin production. Following rectal or oral administration, only a small amount of mesalamine is absorbed; the remainder, acting topically, reduces bowel inflammation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding and stomach pain. (NCI04) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0127615 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: Aminosalicylic Acids
[GA900] GASTRIC MEDICATIONS, OTHER
[RS100] ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES, RECTAL
Relation/CHD: MESALAMINE 250 MG
MESALAMINE 500 MG
MESALAMINE 400 MG
MESALAMINE 4 GM/60ML