Mesalamine Er
Mesalamine ER 0.375GM
What is Mesalamine Er?
Mesalamine ER (extended-release) is an anti-inflammatory drug used primarily to treat ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. It works by releasing the active ingredient mesalamine directly into the colon, where it reduces inflammation by inhibiting the production of certain chemicals in the bowel. This formulation is designed to ensure a sustained release of medication, optimizing therapeutic effects and minimizing side effects.Side Effects
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Chest pain, trouble breathing
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, skin problems (including atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema), or a history of stomach problems (including blockage, pyloric stenosis). Tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to sulfasalazine.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problems, including kidney stonesMesalamine-induced acute intolerance syndromeHeart problems, including myocarditis, pericarditisLiver problemsSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)
- Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). The Apriso® extended-release capsules contain aspartame, which may cause unwanted effects in patients with this condition.
- This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
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- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Chest pain, trouble breathing
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes
- Bloody diarrhea, severe cramping, stomach pain, headache
- Fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat
- Fever, chills, cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, body aches
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, difficult or painful urination, lower back or side pain
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, skin problems (including atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema), or a history of stomach problems (including blockage, pyloric stenosis). Tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to sulfasalazine.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problems, including kidney stonesMesalamine-induced acute intolerance syndromeHeart problems, including myocarditis, pericarditisLiver problemsSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)
- Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). The Apriso® extended-release capsules contain aspartame, which may cause unwanted effects in patients with this condition.
- This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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Mesalamine ER 0.375GM
What is Mesalamine Er ?
Mesalamine ER (extended-release) is an anti-inflammatory drug used primarily to treat ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. It works by releasing the active ingredient mesalamine directly into the colon, where it reduces inflammation by inhibiting the production of certain chemicals in the bowel. This formulation is designed to ensure a sustained release of medication, optimizing therapeutic effects and minimizing side effects.
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