Question 1

if i overdose on pentasa (mesalamine) will i survive?

Accepted Answer

Most likely.: Yes. Unless you have a severe life-threatening adverse event.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: pentasa (mesalamine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: There is no reported clinical experience with PENTASA overdosage. PENTASA is an aminosalicylate, and symptoms of salicylate toxicity may be possible, such as: tinnitus, vertigo, headache, confusion, drowsiness, sweating, hyperventilation, vomiting, and diarrhea.  Ref: http://www.rxlist.com/pentasa-drug/overdosage-contraindications.htm

Question 3

what is the treatment for pentasa (mesalamine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Pentasa (mesalamine) Overdose: For recent Pentasa (mesalamine) overdose the stomach may be pumped. Intravenous fluid hydration is used.

Question 4

what are effects of pentasa (mesalamine)?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Pentasa (mesalamine) can decrease inflammation when used to treat conditions like proctitis & ulcerative colitis.

Question 5

what are pentasa (mesalamine) and imuan used for?

Accepted Answer

IBD: Inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis &amp; Crohn's disease. Pentasa (mesalamine) is a type of antiiflammatory agent and Imuran is an immunomodulator.

Question 6

child ate pentasa (mesalamine)  what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Child eating somethi: Always call poison control to clarify the item ingested. The poison control number is usually an 800 no. And can be found in the front of your phone book, or any emergency room would have it and you could post it on your fridge or put it somewhere quickly accessible. My 10 mo old once put a handful of dishwasher soap in his mouth (not tasty!) but i called just to be sure.

Question 7

what are the differences between pentasa (mesalamine) and lialda?

Accepted Answer

Site of release: Both are in the class of mesalamines - antiinflammatory agents for inflammatory bowel disease.  Pentasa tends to release higher up in the small intestine due to its release mechanism while Lialda tends to release solely in the colon.

Question 8

i have forgotten to take my pentasa (mesalamine) tablets for crohn's , should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Not worried,: But let your doctor know how often you have forgotten to take it.  Without that information, he won't be able to assess the effectiveness of the medication.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: pentasa allergy?

Accepted Answer

Pentasa allergy: Pentasa  (Mesalamine) is a nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drug used in treatment of &amp;  to 
 prevent flare-ups of ulcerative colitis.

Question 10

is it okay for me to take probiotics with pentasa (mesalamine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take probiotic with pentase . You need to take the probiotic three times a day. That is because the active culture from the capsules can not survive and permanently colonize  the gut and fight and suppress the overgrowth of the bad bacteria. What i advise my patients is to eat plain yogurt  about three times a week and that is good to do the job. You can also use keffir. Food is medicine!

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