Balsalazide
- Generic Name
- Balsalazide
- Brand Names
- Colazal
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C17H15N3O6
- CAS Number
- 80573-04-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- P80AL8J7ZP
Overview
Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is sold under the name "Colazal" in the US and "Colazide" in the UK. The chemical name is (E)-5-[[-4-(2-carboxyethyl) aminocarbonyl] phenyl]azo] -2-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is usually administered as the disodium salt. Balsalazide works by deliverying mesalazine to the large intestine to act directly on ulcerative colitis. Mesalazine is also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid, or 5-ASA.
Background
Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is sold under the name "Colazal" in the US and "Colazide" in the UK. The chemical name is (E)-5-[[-4-(2-carboxyethyl) aminocarbonyl] phenyl]azo] -2-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is usually administered as the disodium salt. Balsalazide works by deliverying mesalazine to the large intestine to act directly on ulcerative colitis. Mesalazine is also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid, or 5-ASA.
Indication
For the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis.
Associated Conditions
- Mild Ulcerative Colitis
- Moderate Ulcerative colitis
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