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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 Colazal
 
Colazal is also known by the generic name Balsalazide


USES:
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug that works by decreasing swelling in the colon.


Asacol and Colazal Have 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
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Asacol Has 21 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Colazal
 
Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Covering of the Heart or Pericardium - Pericarditis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Middle Tissue Heart Muscle - Myocarditis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
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Colazal Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Asacol
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Sudden Worsening of Ulcerative Colitis - Exacerbation of Ulcerative Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
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Asacol and Colazal Have 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Asacol and Colazal.
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Asacol and Colazal.
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Asacol and Colazal.
Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Asacol and Colazal.
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Asacol Has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Colazal
 
Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
Burping - Eructation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Asacol but not Colazal.
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Colazal Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Colazal
 
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Asacol and Colazal Treat 2 Conditions in Common
 
Ulcerated Colon - Ulcerative Colitis is treated by both Asacol and Colazal.

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.

Colazal has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Colazal.

Colazal Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

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

Contraindication Warnings 

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Colazal.
Asacol - Symptoms of overdose may include
ringing ears, severe dizziness, sweating, rapid breathing.

Colazal - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents should call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents should call a provincial poison control center.

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.

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