Mesalazine
A ❏ should be avoided in patients who are hypersensitive to
salicylates
B ❏ is indicated for diverticular disease
C ❏ is available only as tablets
D ❏ is not associated with side-effects related to blood disorders
E ❏ is a prodrug of 5-aminosalicylic acid
The answer is A, and winners are :Uche and Collins, however we would need the permission of Uche to cede it to Damilare, as a means of spreading the joy. Details below:
Mesalazine (5-aminosalicylic acid) is an aminosalicylate indicated for treatment of mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis and maintenance of remission. It is
contraindicated in individuals who are hypersensitive to salicylates. Sideeffects include blood disorders, namely agranulocytosis, aplastic anaemia,
leucopenia, neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Pharmaceutical formulationsinclude tablets, enema and suppositories.
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E
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E
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