mesalamine Flashcards
what is the classification of mesalamine
Salicylate (anti-inflammtory)
what is the trade name for mesalamine
Asacol, Pentasa, Lialda)
what is the pharmacotherapeutic for mesalamine
ulcerative colitis and proctosigmoiditis
how is mesalamine administered
by tablet, capsule, suppository and rectal suspension
what is the pharmacodynamics of mesalamine
unknown
what is the C/I and precautions of mesalamine
hpersensitivity to mesalamine or those with active PUD. use cautiously in pts with renal and hepatic impairment
what are the A/E of mesalamine
diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, flatulence, nausea, HA
what are the D/I of mesalamine
azathioprine, mercaptopurine, and mesalamine
what health status would you assess with pts taking mesalamine
assess for hypersensitivity. contains potassium metabisulfites which may lead to hair loss, decreased UO, renal impairment
what is the life span and gender for mesalamine
pregnancy category B
how would you maximize the therapeutic effects of mesalamine
before administering the enema, shake the bottle thoroughly. retain enema for 8 hours or suppository for 3 hours
how would you minimize the A/E of mesalamine
administer the oral medication at even interval throughout the day. do not crush or chew tablets
what are the patient and family education of mesalamine
- educate the pt about the potential A/E
- instruct the pt how to administer an enema if ordered
what are the ongoing assessment and evaluation of mesalamine
assess the pt throughout mesalamine therapy for relief of pain
