Balsalazide Sodium

Balsalazide Sodium is a prodrug combines masalazine (5-aminosalicylic acid) with an inert carrier. Balsalazide Sodium is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.it passes unchanged to the colon where bacterial enzymes release Mesalazine.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 750 mg
Single Dose: 750 (750)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: 3 caps thrice a day.(each caps is of 750 mg)
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. .
Contraindications
Balsalazide Sodium is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer,Pregnancy,Liver damage,Kidney disease,Pain and inflammation (rheumatic disease).
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Balsalazide Sodium are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Nausea and vomiting, Hypersensitivity reactions, Cholelithiasis.
Indications
Balsalazide Sodium is primarily indicated in conditions like Short-bowel syndrome.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Balsalazide Sodium was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
caps Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
Balsalazide Sodium should be used with caution during pregnancy and breast-feeding; also in history of asthma.Blood disorders can occur. NOTE: It is recommended that patients receiving aminosalicylates should be adviced to report any unexplained bleeding, bruising, purpura that occurs during treatment. A blood count should be performed and the drug stopped immediately if there is suspicion of a blood dyscrasia.
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