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Dipentum - Olsalazine

Bharat Pothuri Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG
Brand Name
Dipentum
Generic Name
Olsalazine
Drug Class
5-Aminosalicylate
Availability
Prescription
Manufacturer
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.
Indications
Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease
Type
Capsule
Doses
500 mg orally 2-3 times daily
Route
Oral
Side Effects
Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea
Interactions
Structurally similar to sulfasalazine; similar precautions apply
Overdose
Diarrhea, abdominal cramps.
Missed Dose
Take ASAP.
Contraindications
Salicylate allergy, GI obstruction, pediatric use.
Alternatives
Mesalamine, Sulfasalazine
Co-Pay Assistance Program
Available Rx
Patient Assistance Program
Available

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olsalazine used for?

Olsalazine is a drug that is used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis using the drug to inhibit inflammation of the bowel.

How does Olsalazine work?

The action of Olsalazine is the release of anti-inflammatory compound in bowels and the symptoms of ulcerative colitis reduce.

What are the most frequently occurring side effects of Olsalazine?

Some of the major side effects include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and nausea. It can make one allergic or there may be liver related infection in rare cases.

Which is the better route of administration of Olsalazine?

The Olsalazine is normally in pill form. Your doctor will do the prescription based on your condition, frequency and amount.

Is Olsalazine nephrotoxic?

Olsalazine may result in complications of kidneys in some remote instances. Kidney functioning It is another test that can be done by your health practitioner during the treatment.

Is Olsalazine safe when pregnant?

In furthest most of cases olsalazine is not dangerous to swallow during pregnancy but you need to place a note that olsalazine may prove to be unsafe and should consult your medical practitioner prior before you ingest it.

Forget Olsalazine dose?

In case you forget to take the dose then take it as early as possible but not much near the next dose. Do not take two doses at once.

Is the ulcerative colitis the sole condition with which Olsalazine may be applied?

The main use of Olsalazine is in the treatment of ulcerative colitis but it can be used off label in the treatment of other bowel inflammatory diseases as your health care provider decides.

To what extent is Olsalazine effective in the management of ulcerative colitis?

Olsalazine is applicable in prevention of inflammation and in the maintenance of persons with ulcerative colitis in a remission especially those who experience exacerbation.

Olsalazine Complementary efficacy of Olsalazine with other drugs?

Olsalazine may interact with other drugs especially those that have an effect on the gastro intestinal tracts or kidney. This is because you could never forego, informing your health provider about all the drugs you are taking.