Mesalamine is a prescription medicine that is used for treating ulcerative colitis. This segment of the eMedTV archives further describes the uses and effects of the medication and offers links to the various forms of the drug that are available.
Mesalamine is used for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page describes specific uses of the medication, explains whether the drug can be used in children, and discusses possible off-label mesalamine uses.
Warfarin and digoxin are medications that may cause interactions when taken with mesalamine. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the complications that can occur as a result of mesalamine drug interactions.
There are many mesalamine warnings and precautions to be aware of, including side effects that may occur. This eMedTV Web page lists possible side effects that have been seen with the drug and includes a list of those who should not it.
It is generally considered safe for pregnant women to take mesalamine. This eMedTV segment describes the animal studies that have been conducted on mesalamine and pregnancy, and explains when a doctor may prescribe the drug to a pregnant woman.
Breastfeeding women who are taking mesalamine should watch for side effects in their child. As this eMedTV page explains, studies on mesalamine and breastfeeding show that nursing babies whose mothers took the drug by mouth experienced diarrhea.
