Balsalazide
Description
Balsalazide is a prodrug that is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. This medicine should be used with caution in children since the safety and efficacy of use are varied based on the dosage form of this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Balsalazide
- Bloody diarrhea
- Skin Rash
- Fever
- Lower back or side pain
- Difficult or painful urination
- Bladder pain
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty in breathing
Uses of Balsalazide
What is it prescribed for?
- Ulcerative Colitis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 10 days to 2 weeks of administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The tablet form of this medicine is not recommended for use in females.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The tablet form of this medicine is not recommended for use in females.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to balsalazide, mesalamine, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The tablet form of this medicine is not recommended for use in females.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The tablet form of this medicine is not recommended for use in females.
General warnings
Kidney function impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of an impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of an impaired liver function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Asthma
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with asthma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Coagulation disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with coagulation disorders due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects such as excessive bleeding. Regular monitoring of prothrombin time and INR is necessary for such patients while using this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Pyloric stenosis
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with pyloric stenosis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Use in Children
The tablet form of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age and the capsule form of this medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 5 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Acute intolerance syndrome
This medicine should be used with caution and the patient should be monitored frequently during therapy due to the increased risk of intolerance syndrome. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor promptly. Therapy may need to be discontinued if an acute intolerance syndrome is suspected.
Use in Females
The tablet form of this medicine is not recommended for use in female patients since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Adefovir
Amikacin
Botulism immune globulin
Chloramphenicol
Tacrolimus
Cefaclor
Aspirin
Disease interactions
Renal Dysfunction
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food, as directed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine blocks the actions of substances that are responsible for causing inflammation (swelling, redness, warmth, etc).
Legal Status
Classification
Category
5-aminosalicylates
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 30 Jan 2019
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