Combine Asacol and Pentasa

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Asacol

and Pentasa

Combine Asacol with Pentasa. To make a decision about taking Asacol and Pentasa, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Asacol and Pentasa have 59 combined Side Effects total
21 are Life Threatening
21 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Asacol

Asacol is also known by the generic name Mesalamine

USES:
This medication is used to treat ulcerative colitis, a type of bowel disease. It does not cure ulcerative colitis, but it may decrease symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by irritation/swelling in the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by keeping your body from making certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling.

Uses of Pentasa

Pentasa is also known by the generic name Mesalamine

USES:
Mesalamine (also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid) is used to treat ulcerative colitis, a type of bowel disease. It does not cure ulcerative colitis, but it may decrease symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by irritation/swelling of the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by blocking the production of certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling.

Asacol and Pentasa Combined Have 21 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Covering of the Heart or Pericardium - Pericarditis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Middle Tissue Heart Muscle - Myocarditis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pentasa and Asacol combined

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Asacol and Pentasa Combined have 21 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Burping - Eructation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Chills is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol and Pentasa combined

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Asacol and Pentasa Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Asacol and Pentasa.

Asacol has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Asacol.

Asacol Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Interstitial Nephritis is a contraindication of Asacol.

Minimal Change Glomerulonephritis is a contraindication of Asacol.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Asacol.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Asacol.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Asacol.

Pyloroduodenal Obstruction - Narrowing of Opening Between Stomach and Small Intestine is a contraindication of Asacol.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Asacol.

Pentasa has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Pentasa.

Pentasa Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Interstitial Nephritis is a contraindication of Pentasa.

Minimal Change Glomerulonephritis is a contraindication of Pentasa.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Pentasa.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Pentasa.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Pentasa.

Pyloroduodenal Obstruction - Narrowing of Opening Between Stomach and Small Intestine is a contraindication of Pentasa.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Pentasa.

Asacol - Symptoms of overdose may include
ringing ears, severe dizziness, sweating, rapid breathing.

Pentasa - Symptoms of overdose may include
ringing in the ears, hearing loss, extreme tiredness, seizures, fast/difficult breathing, bloody vomit.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.