Mechanism of Action
understood, but it appears to have a topical anti-inflammatory effect on the colonic epithelial cells. Mucosal production of arachidonic acid metabolites, both through the cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways, is increased in patients with ulcerative colitis, and it is possible that mesalamine…
Aminosalicylate
Indications (1)
Clinical Trials (5)
A Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Condition of Mesalamine Capsules in Children Aged 5 to 17 Years With Ulcerative Colitis
Mesalamine 2 g Sachet for the Maintenance of Clinical and Endoscopic Remission in Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Mesalamine 4 g Sachet for the Induction of Remission in Active, Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Safety and Efficacy of MMX Mesalamine/Mesalazine in Pediatric Subjects With Mild to Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
Effects of Mesalamine and Amitriptyline on Irritable Bowel Syndrome