Aminosalicylates Flashcards
1
Q
give two aminosalicylates
A
sulphasalazine
mesalazine
2
Q
how are aminosalicylates normally given
A
topical
3
Q
what is the indication for aminosalicylate use
A
inducing remission of UC
4
Q
give four side effects of mesalazine
A
GI upset
pancreatitis
agranulocytosis
interstitial nephritis
5
Q
give some side effects of sulphasalazine
A
rashes oligospermia headache fibrosis megaloblastic anaemia heinz body anaemia