5-asa
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What is 5-asa?
Generic Name: mesalamine
Other Brand Names:
Canasa, Rowasa, mesalamine, Asacol, Lialda, Pentasa, Apriso, Asacol HD, Canasa Pac
Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and
diarrhea.
Mesalamine is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. Mesalamine is
also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.
Mesalamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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