Balsalazide
(Balsalazide)Balsalazide Overview
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Balsalazide belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon.
How to Use Balsalazide
Take Balsalazide by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times daily. The Dosage of Balsalazide is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Drink plenty of fluids during treatment with Balsalazide unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This will help prevent kidney stones. If you have trouble swallowing the capsules, you may open them and sprinkle the contents onto a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the food/medication mixture right away. Do not prepare a supply in advance. Use Balsalazide regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.
Balsalazide Precautions
Before taking balsalazide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other aminosalicylates (such as mesalamine, olsalazine); or to salicylates (such as aspirin, salsalate); or to sulfasalazine; or if you have any other allergies. Balsalazide may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using Balsalazide, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history,a certain stomach/intestinal condition (pyloric stenosis), liver disease, kidney disease. Balsalazide may make you more sensitive to the sun, especially if you have skin problems (such as atopic dermatitis, eczema). Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Balsalazide contains sodium. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are on a salt-restricted diet or if you have a condition that could be worsened by an increase in salt intake (such as heart failure). Balsalazide is similar to aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently received a vaccine. In these cases, taking aspirin increases the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. During pregnancy, Balsalazide should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Balsalazide may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Balsalazide Misdose
If you miss a dose of Balsalazide, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Balsalazide Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.dichlorphenamide. Balsalazide is very similar to mesalamine. Do not use mesalamine medications taken by mouth while using balsalazide. Balsalazide may interfere with certain lab tests (including urine normetanephrine levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use Balsalazide.
Balsalazide Side Effects
Headache, nausea, vomiting, joint pain, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, sore throat, trouble sleeping, or loss of appetite may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that Balsalazide has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Balsalazide do not have serious side effects. Rarely, balsalazide can worsen ulcerative colitis. Tell your doctor right away if your symptoms worsen after starting Balsalazide (for example, if you have increased abdominal pain, rectal bleeding). Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects,nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, unusual/extreme tiredness, severe stomach/abdominal pain, burning/painful urination, fast/pounding heartbeat. A very serious allergic reaction to Balsalazide is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction,fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Balsalazide Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard Balsalazide when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
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