Dipentum
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Olsalazine
Olsalazine is an anti-inflammatory medication used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.[2][3] It is sold under the brand name Dipentum.[4] Olsalazine itself is a pro-drug of mesalazine (5-aminosalicyclic acid or 5-ASA) and is not absorbed in the small intestine. Instead it continues through to the colon where it is cleaved into two molecules of 5-ASA by azoreductases produced by colonic bacteria. Olsalazine thus exerts its anti-inflammatory e...
Each year for the last several my co-pay for dipentum has increased dramatically, now to $250 per month from about $40. Why the increase and how can I obtain help to cover the cost? ## Hello, Jerry! How are you? I'm very sorry about the price increase. Unfortunately, the manufacturer was recently acquired by another company, UCB Pharma and the assistance program for this medication has been temporarily discontinued. That may also explain the price changes. Dipentum is classified by the FDA as being an anti-inflammatory medication that's used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis. Its typical side effects may possibly include headache, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Have you tried speaking with your doctor to see if there is a cheaper alternative medi...
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Olsalazine is an anti-inflammatory medication used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.[2][3] It is sold under the brand name Dipentum.[4] Olsalazine itself is a pro-drug of mesalazine (5-aminosalicyclic acid or 5-ASA) and is not absorbed in the small intestine. Instead it continues through to the colon where it is cleaved into two molecules of 5-ASA by azoreductases produced by colonic bacteria. Olsalazine thus exerts its anti-inflammatory e...
What drugs are in the salicylates drug class? ## Hi Gail, From what I've researched, there's actually quite a few medications within this drug class. Here's a list containing some of the US-based Salicylate medications I could find online: Azulfidine, Amigesic, Bayer, Colazal, Canasa, Dolobid, Dipentum, Doans, Ecotrin, Giazo, Kaopectate, Pepto Bismol, Pentasa, Salflex, Trilisate, and Tricosal. You may notice that it's mostly comprised of arthritis/anti-inflammatory related medications. I hope this info helps answer your question! Is there anything else I can do for you?
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lost job can no longer aford high cost of dipentum for my chrons disease am wondering if sufasalazine will do as well as dipentum and if price is cheaper
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Dipentum 250 mg Oral Capsule, Gelatin Coated by Meda Pharmaceuticals ## Markings: DIPENTUM;250;mg ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0037-6860-10 ## Active Ingredients: Olsalazine Sodium
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Dipentum 250 mg Oral Capsule by Ucb, Inc. ## Markings: DIPENTUM;250;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Active Ingredients: Olsalazine
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Dipentum 250 mg Oral Capsule by Alaven Pharmaceutical LLC ## Markings: DIPENTUM;250;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68220-160-10 ## Active Ingredients: Olsalazine Sodium
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Dipentum 250 mg Oral Capsule, Gelatin Coated by Carilion Materials Management ## Markings: DIPENTUM;250;mg ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68151-0312-1 ## Active Ingredients: Olsalazine Sodium
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Dipentum 250 mg Oral Capsule, Gelatin Coated by Carilion Materials Management ## Markings: DIPENTUM;250;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 68151-3120-1 ## Active Ingredients: Olsalazine Sodium