| 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 |
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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.
The action of Olsalazine is the release of anti-inflammatory compound in bowels and the symptoms of ulcerative colitis reduce.
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.
The Olsalazine is normally in pill form. Your doctor will do the prescription based on your condition, frequency and amount.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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