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Delayed and extended release mesalazine

Shire · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Mesalazine (5-aminosalicylic acid) reduces intestinal inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin and leukotriene production and scavenging reactive oxygen species in the colon.

Mesalazine (5-aminosalicylic acid) reduces intestinal inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin and leukotriene production and scavenging reactive oxygen species in the colon. Used for Ulcerative colitis (induction and maintenance of remission), Crohn's disease (colonic involvement).

At a glance

Generic nameDelayed and extended release mesalazine
SponsorShire
Drug class5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) derivative
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaGastroenterology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Mesalazine is a topical anti-inflammatory agent that acts locally in the gastrointestinal tract. The delayed and extended release formulation allows the drug to be released in the distal small intestine and colon, where it exerts its anti-inflammatory effects by suppressing inflammatory mediators and reducing immune cell activation in the mucosa.

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Key clinical trials

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