Chemistry:Aminosalicylate
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An aminosalicylate is a class of medications that is often used to treat ulcerative colitis[1] and Crohn's disease. The class includes among others:[1]
- 4-Aminosalicylic acid
- Balsalazide
- Olsalazine
- Sulfasalazine
- Mesalazine (5-Aminosalicylic acid)
Side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, headaches, and nausea.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Ulcerative Colitis". September 2014. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/ulcerative-colitis/Pages/facts.aspx. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
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