5-ASA 5-ASA are also known as Aminosalicylic acids. They are chemically related to aspirin, and work by damping down the inflammatory process, so allowing damaged tissue to heal. There are several types of 5-ASA drugs: There are also several topical forms of 5-ASA such as suppositories, foams, and enemas.
5-ASA SIDE EFFECTS These medications are generally well tolerated. Like all drugs, 5-ASA can have side effects, although not everyone will get them, and some are quite rare. They can include: nausea, vomiting, and watery diarrhea headache and indigestion mild allergic reactions with rash, itchiness and fever, but…
Why am I being treated with 5-ASA? 5-ASA are often used to treat mild to moderate flare-ups of UC. They may then be prescribed to maintain remission and help prevent flare-ups on a longer term basis. The rectal delivered 5-ASA (enemas and suppositories) are really important for helping with symptoms…
Some of the drugs and medicines prescribed for IBD come in several different forms – for example as tablets, as granules, or as a liquid or foam. This is so that they can be taken in the way that helps them to work most effectively. This is usually orally (by…
GENERIC AND BRAND NAMES Every drug has an approved generic or medical name, decided on by an expert committee. Many drugs are also known by a brand or trade name chosen by the pharmaceutical company making and selling that drug as a medicine. So, for example, the drug infliximab…
