Colazal is classified as an anti-inflammatory drug specifically for the gastrointestinal tract.
It is not metabolized into its active form until it reaches the colon.
Common side effects include headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
It is often prescribed for patients who cannot tolerate other forms of mesalamine therapy.
It's important for nurses to monitor patients for signs of worsening colitis or unusual bleeding.
Review Questions
What condition is Colazal primarily used to treat?
How does Colazal become activated in the body?
What are some common side effects of Colazal?
Related terms
Antipsychotics: A class of medications used to manage psychosis, including delusions and hallucinations.
Mesalamine: An anti-inflammatory agent used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): A term encompassing disorders that involve chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.