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1
Q

What are examples of aminosalicylates?

A
  • Mesalazine
  • Sulfasalazine
2
Q

What is mesalaziine indicated for use in?

A

First-line - mild/moderate Ulcerative colitis

3
Q

What is sulfasalazine indicated for use in?

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

4
Q

What is the mechanism of action of aminosalicylates?

A

Release 5-aminosalicylic acids - have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects

5
Q

What are important side effects of aminosalicylates?

A
  • GI upset
  • Headache
  • Leucopenia
  • Thrmobocytopenia
  • Renal impairment
  • Oligospermia - sulfasalazine
  • Serious hypersensitivity reaction
6
Q

When should aminosalicylates not be given?

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When idividuals have hypersensitivity to aspirin

7
Q

What monitoring would you perform with aminosalicylate use?

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  • RA - CRP
  • U+E’s, FBC, LFTs