Compare Asacol vs Pentasa

Compare Asacol

vs Pentasa

Compare Asacol to Pentasa. To make a decision about Asacol vs Pentasa, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Asacol or Pentasa

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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 Have 21 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Covering of the Heart or Pericardium - Pericarditis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Middle Tissue Heart Muscle - Myocarditis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

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Asacol Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Pentasa

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Pentasa Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Asacol

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Asacol and Pentasa Have 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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

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

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

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

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Asacol and Pentasa.

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

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

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

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Asacol Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Pentasa

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Pentasa Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Pentasa

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Asacol and Pentasa Treat 6 Conditions in Common

Crohn's Disease is treated by both Asacol and Pentasa. Ulcerated Colon - Ulcerative Colitis is treated by both Asacol and Pentasa. Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms - Ulcerative Colitis Remission is treated by both 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 seriouosness 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.