Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Colorectal disorders
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CANASA |
| Manufacturer |
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Axcan Pharma |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Salicylate. |
| Generic Name |
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Mesalamine 1g; supps. |
| Indications |
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Active ulcerative proctitis. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Retain supp in rectum for at least 1–3 hours. 1g once daily at bedtime. Treat for 3–6 weeks. |
| Precautions |
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Sulfasalazine or aspirin allergy. Renal dysfunction (monitor). Asthma. May stain clothes. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Acute intolerance syndrome (discontinue if occurs), dizziness, rectal pain, fever, rash, acne, hair loss, nephrotoxicity, pancreatitis; rare: pancolitis, pericarditis. |
| How Supplied |
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Supps—30, 42 (Pac) |
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