Delzicol

Generic name: mesalamine
Drug class: 5-aminosalicylates

Dosage form: delayed-release capsule
Root of administration: oral delayed-release
Dose: 400, 800 mg
Mechanism of action: Delzicol reduces the inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis. It’s thought its anti-inflammatory action comes from its ability to block the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) and inhibit prostaglandin production in the colon
Drug usage cases: Delzicol (mesalamine) belongs to a class of drugs called aminosalicylates, which are used to treat gut inflammation. It helps to treat and prevent flare-ups of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disorder, which means that your own immune system attacks your gut, causing swelling and ulcers in your colon and rectum.
Drug contraindications: Do not take Delzicol if you are:

• Allergic to salicylates or aminosalicylates, such as aspirin or medications that contain aspirin.
• Allergic to any of the ingredients of Delzicol. See below for a full list of ingredients in Delzicol.

Side effects: Stop using Delzicol and tell your doctor right away if you get any of these symptoms:

• cramping
• stomach (abdominal) pain
• bloody diarrhea
• fever
• headache
• chest pain
• a decrease in the amount of your urine
• shortness of breath
• eye inflammation
• fatigue
• rash

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant. Talk to your doctor about the risk of taking Delzicol during pregnancy. There is limited information available about the safety of Delzicol during pregnancy. Delzicol should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Delzicol passes into human breast milk. Caution is advised when using Delzicol while you are nursing. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby while taking Delzicol.