.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A07E_IntestinalAntiinflammatoryAgents.A07EC04_Balsalazide.Balsalazide .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A07E_IntestinalAntiinflammatoryAgents.A07EC04_Balsalazide.Balsalazide| name: | Balsalazide |
| ATC code: | A07EC04 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug belonging to the class of aminosalicylates, used primarily in the treatment of mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. It is a prodrug that releases mesalazine (5-aminosalicylic acid, 5-ASA) in the colon. Balsalazide is approved for use in the United States and certain other regions.
Pharmacokinetic parameters estimated for healthy adult volunteers after oral administration.
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