Mesalazine
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| Molar mass | 153. 135 g/mol |
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| CAS ID | 89-57-6 |
| Formula | C7H7NO3 |
| Other names | USAN |
| Elimination half-life | 5 hours after initial dose. At steady state 7 hours |
| Metabolism | Rapidly & extensively metabolised intestinal mucosal wall and the liver |
| Trade names | Asacol, Lialda, Pentasa, others, Many names worldwide, including Azacol, Lialda, Pentasa, and Apriso |
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| ID | 2922062 |
About Mesalazine
Mesalazine, also known as mesalamine or 5-aminosalicylic acid, is a medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It is generally used for mildly to moderately severe disease. It is taken by mouth or rectally.