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Aminosalicylate
Class of medications for treating inflammatory bowel diseases From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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An aminosalicylate is a class of medications that is often used to treat ulcerative colitis[1] and Crohn's disease. The class includes among others:[1]
- 4-Aminosalicylic acid
- Balsalazide
- Olsalazine
- Sulfasalazine
- Mesalazine (5-Aminosalicylic acid)
Side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, headaches, and nausea.[1]
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