Dipentum
Ulcerative Colitis
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
17 Active Studies for Dipentum
Treatment for
Ulcerative Colitis
What is Dipentum
Olsalazine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Olsalazine is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the intestines. It is derived from salicylic acid and is converted by bacteria in the colon into mesalamine, which works to reduce inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis.
Dipentum
is the brand name
Dipentum Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Dipentum
Olsalazine
1990
5
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Olsalazine, also known as Dipentum, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Ulcerative Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis .
Ulcerative Colitis
Helps manage Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Helps manage Ulcerative Colitis
Effectiveness
How Dipentum Affects Patients
Olsalazine is a drug used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, both of which cause inflammation, frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain. Olsalazine works by delivering a special form of a medicine (mesalazine or 5-aminosalicylic acid) to the large intestine, where it can reduce the inflammation and symptoms.
How Dipentum works in the body
Olsalazine is taken orally and is turned into mesalamine, which helps treat ulcerative colitis. The exact way it works is still unknown, but it seems to work on the site of the inflammation, not throughout the body. Mesalamine may help reduce inflammation by blocking a type of enzyme that produces substances that can cause inflammation.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Dipentum is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The amount of dosage varies, as per the method of delivery (e.g. Capsule, gelatin coated or Oral) indicated in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Ulcerative Colitis
, 250.0 mg
Oral, , Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Dipentum.
Common Dipentum Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Macimorelin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Macimorelin can be decreased when used in combination with Olsalazine.
Methotrexate
Major
The serum concentration of Methotrexate can be increased when it is combined with Olsalazine.
Mifamurtide
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Mifamurtide can be decreased when used in combination with Olsalazine.
Neomycin
Major
The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Olsalazine is combined with Neomycin.
Omacetaxine mepesuccinate
Major
The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Olsalazine is combined with Omacetaxine mepesuccinate.
Dipentum Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Tests have found that giving mice, rats, and dogs a single oral dose of up to 5g/kg, and 2g/kg respectively, is not lethal.
Dipentum Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Dipentum?
96 active trials are being conducted to assess the efficacy of Dipentum in treating Ulcerative Colitis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Ulcerative Colitis
14 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1
Dipentum Reviews: What are patients saying about Dipentum?
5
Patient Review
6/29/2010
Dipentum for Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
5
Patient Review
12/31/2008
Dipentum for Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
5
Patient Review
4/11/2011
Dipentum for Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
5
Patient Review
11/18/2015
Dipentum for Ulcerated Colon
5
Patient Review
6/22/2015
Dipentum for Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
5
Patient Review
12/20/2013
Dipentum for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
5
Patient Review
7/14/2018
Dipentum for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
5
Patient Review
1/26/2010
Dipentum for Crohn's Disease
5
Patient Review
7/19/2008
Dipentum for Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
5
Patient Review
8/5/2008
Dipentum for Ulcerative Colitis currently Without Symptoms
4.3
Patient Review
9/30/2009
Dipentum for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Patient Q&A Section about dipentum
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Dipentum an anti-inflammatory?
"Dipentum is an aminosalicylate, a type of anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by decreasing the production of prostaglandins, which regulates inflammation in the body. This, in turn, decreases inflammation in the intestines, allowing them to heal and preventing flare-ups."
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What is Dipentum used for?
"Dipentum is a drug that is used to treat ulcerative colitis. It is a salicylate anti-inflammatory drug."
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Is Dipentum available?
"Dipentum is not currently available in the United States. Note: There may be illegal online pharmacies selling a generic version of Dipentum. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe."
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What drug class is Dipentum?
"Dipentum is a 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivative."
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