Balsalazide Sodium

Drug #1686

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.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin.

Non-proprietary name: Balsalazide Sodium.

Molecular structure of Balsalazide Sodium

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Balsalazide Sodium is primarily indicated in conditions like Short-bowel syndrome.

Contraindications

Balsalazide Sodium is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer, Pregnancy, Liver damage, Kidney disease, Pain and inflammation (rheumatic disease).

Dosage

Balsalazide Sodium's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
750 mg	750 mg	Every 8h	PO	3 caps thrice a day.(each caps is of 750 mg)
750 mg	750 mg	Every 12h	PO	This dose is for maintainance therapy and preventing attacks o ulcerative colitis. (2 caps twice a day)
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

1 interaction

N/A1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Balsalazide Sodium is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Cholelithiasis, Diarrhea, Headache, Hypersensitivity reactions, Nausea and vomiting.

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Balsalazide Sodium should be stored caps.

Drug Classification

1.17.4 — Anti-inflammtory drugs