What does 5-ASA mean?
5-ASA stands for 5-aminosalicylic acid. Another name for this class of drugs is aminosalicylates. Acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, is chemically related to the 5-ASA drugs. The 5-ASA medications control inflammation.
What are 5-ASA drugs used for?
The aminosalicylate (5-ASA) drugs are one treatment class used in the management of mild to moderate inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
Which drugs comes under the 5-ASA compound?
Mesalazine
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Asacol, Lialda, Pentasa, others |
| Other names | mesalamine, 5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA, Mesalamine (USAN US ) |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a688021 |
What are ASA drugs?
ASA (drug caution code): Abbreviation on a medication that indicates it contains acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). This special caution code is intended to be a warning for patients with specific medical conditions.
Is 5-ASA an antibiotic?
Neither 5-ASA nor methotrexate has traditionally been administered as an “antibiotic.” Their dosage has been determined by titration to clinical efficacy and limited by side effects.
How long does it take 5 ASAs to work?
It can take up to three weeks after starting 5-ASAs to feel the benefits. You will probably be advised to take 5-ASAs long-term to keep your condition under control and reduce the risk of flare-ups. If you respond well to 5-ASAs you should be able to keep taking them for some years.
Is 5-ASA an NSAID?
Mesalamine, also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid, is an anti-inflammatory drug, but as it does not have potent inhibitory effects on COX activity, is not considered an NSAID.
Is mesalazine a 5-ASA?
Mesalazine [5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA)] has been used for over 30 years in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a highly effective, safe, and well-tolerated drug for treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, which represents most patients with this disease.
What is another name for mesalamine?
Mesalamine is available under the following different brand names: Asacol HD, Pentasa, Delzicol, Lialda, and Apriso.
Is mesalamine a 5-ASA?
Mesalamine, or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), is a mainstay of therapy for individuals with ulcerative colitis.
Is 5-ASA aspirin?
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: sulphasalazine (brand name Salazopyrin®)
What does mesalamine treat?
Mesalamine is used to treat ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum) and also to maintain improvement of ulcerative colitis symptoms. Mesalamine is in a class of medications called anti-inflammatory agents.