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Drug profile · INN

balsalazide disodium

balsalazide disodium (BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — balsalazide disodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

balsalazide disodium (BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN balsalazide disodium
Brand BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Mechanism Cyclooxygenase inhibitor
Target Polyunsaturated fatty acid 5-lipoxygenase
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Polyunsaturated fatty acid 5-lipoxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Congress & event coverage

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Frequently asked questions

What is balsalazide disodium?

balsalazide disodium (BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM) is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for balsalazide disodium?

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM is a marketed brand name for balsalazide disodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of balsalazide disodium?

balsalazide disodium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.