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mesalamine and Scleritis

mesalamine has been researched along with Scleritis in 1 studies

Mesalamine: An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)
mesalamine : A monohydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid substituted by an amino group at the 5-position.

Scleritis: Refers to any inflammation of the sclera including episcleritis, a benign condition affecting only the episclera, which is generally short-lived and easily treated. Classic scleritis, on the other hand, affects deeper tissue and is characterized by higher rates of visual acuity loss and even mortality, particularly in necrotizing form. Its characteristic symptom is severe and general head pain. Scleritis has also been associated with systemic collagen disease. Etiology is unknown but is thought to involve a local immune response. Treatment is difficult and includes administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents such as corticosteroids. Inflammation of the sclera may also be secondary to inflammation of adjacent tissues, such as the conjunctiva.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A man aged 56 years with a history of ulcerative colitis (UC) status postsubtotal colectomy was hospitalised with fevers, dry cough, eye redness and a new bloody, mucoid rectal discharge."1.46Subcorneal pustular dermatosis and episcleritis associated with poorly controlled ulcerative colitis. ( Adams, M; Trevino, J; Wargo, JJ, 2017)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wargo, JJ1
Adams, M1
Trevino, J1

Other Studies

1 other study available for mesalamine and Scleritis

ArticleYear
Subcorneal pustular dermatosis and episcleritis associated with poorly controlled ulcerative colitis.
    BMJ case reports, 2017, Jan-30, Volume: 2017

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Colectomy; Colitis, Ulcerative; Disease Progression; Enema;

2017