MESALAMINE (USAN)

Course overview

MESALAMINE, ALSO KNOWN AS 5-AMINOSALICYLIC ACID (5-ASA), IS A MEDICATION USED TO TREAT ULCERATIVE COLITIS. IT IS UNDER THE DRUG CLASSIFICATION OF AMINOSALICYLATES. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE INDICATIONS, MECHANISMS OF ACTION, CONTRAINDICATIONS, ADVERSE EFFECTS, ADMINISTRATION OPTIONS, AND OTHER KEY FACTORS OF MESALAMINE. THIS ACTIVITY WILL ALSO HIGHLIGHT THE RELEVANT PERTINENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN MANAGING PATIENTS WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND RELATED CONDITIONS.