Mesalazine
Information about Mesalazine
Mesalazine uses
Mesalazine is used in the treatment of Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
How mesalazine works
Mesalazine is an aminosalicylate. It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation (swelling) in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and stomach pain, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.
Common side effects of mesalazine
Flatulence, Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Back pain, Dizziness, Fatigue, Joint pain, Rash, Dyspepsia, Fever, Sleepiness, Tremors, Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle), Photosensitivity, Pericarditis, Acute pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), Elevated levels of serum amylase, Altered blood counts, Hypersensitivity
Available Medicine for Mesalazine
Expert advice for Mesalazine
- You have been prescribed Mesalazine for treating and lowering the symptoms of mild inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions before you start treatment with this medicine and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney or liver function.
- Do not take Mesalazine if you are allergic to aspirin or if you have blood disorders.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Frequently asked questions for Mesalazine
Mesalazine
Q. My symptoms have improved can I stop taking Mesalazine?
Continue to take Mesalazine as advised by the doctor, even if you feel better at the beginning of your treatment. Do not stop taking Mesalazine without consulting your doctor.
Q. I am suffering from ulcerative colitis (UC) and piles can I use Mesalazine?
Mesalazine is used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, however, you should not start taking the medicine on your own. Consult a doctor who will prescribe you the right dose and duration of treatment and will address any related or other concerns that you have.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Mesalazine?
You should avoid alcohol if you have ulcerative colitis, as alcohol will irritate your stomach and intestine which will worsen your condition. Although alcohol does not interfere with the working of Mesalazine, you should consult your doctor before taking alcohol.