NCIt definition : An agent derived from sulfasalazine, an antiinflammatory agent. Mesalamine may reduce
inflammation through inhibition of cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin production. Following
rectal or oral administration, only a small amount of mesalamine is absorbed; the
remainder, acting topically, reduces bowel inflammation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding
and stomach pain. (NCI04);
UNII : 4Q81I59GXC;
InChIKey : KBOPZPXVLCULAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 89-57-6;
Drug name : Rowasa; Asacol; Apriso; Pentasa; Lialda;