Apriso, Asacol, Canasa, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Rowasa, Zaldyon Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Mesalamine delayed-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of moderately active ulcerative colitis in adults. Limitations of Use: Safety and effectiveness of mesalamine delayed-release tablets beyond 6 weeks have not been established.
What should I know before taking it?
Mesalamine delayed-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to salicylates or aminosalicylates or to any of the ingredients of mesalamine delayed-release tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3), Adverse Reactions (6.2), and Description (11)].
What important warnings are listed?
Renal Impairment: Assess renal function at the beginning to treatment and periodically during treatment. Evaluate the risks and benefits in patients with known renal impairment or taking nephrotoxic drugs; monitor renal function. Discontinue mesalamine delayed-release if renal function deteriorates. (5.1, 7.1, 8.6) Mesalamine-Induced Acute Intolerance Syndrome: Symptoms may be difficult to distinguish from an ulcerative colitis exacerbation; monitor for worsening symptoms; discontinue if acute intolerance syndrome suspected. (5.2) Hypersensitivity Reactions, including Myocarditis and Pericarditis: Evaluate patients immediately and discontinue if a hypersensitivity reaction is suspected.
How is this medication usually taken?
Mesalamine delayed-release tablets, USP: 800 mg (red to dark red, modified oval, film-coated, biconvex, unscored tablets printed with AN360 in black ink on one side and plain on the other side).
What side effects are listed?
The following serious or clinically significant adverse reactions described elsewhere in labeling are: Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Mesalamine-Induced Acute Intolerance Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Hepatic Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Photosensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Nephrolithiasis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]
What interactions are listed?
Nephrotoxic Agents including NSAIDs: Increased risk of nephrotoxicity; monitor for changes in renal function and mesalamine-related adverse reactions. (7.1) Azathioprine or 6-Mercaptopurine: Increased risk of blood disorders; monitor complete blood cell counts and platelet counts. (7.2)
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=00f77203-3615-47e8-ae25-6e1cf8a2a00a
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