Olsalazine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /oʊlˈsæl.əˌzin/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Olsalazine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A disodium salicylate C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₆ that is administered orally and is converted in the body to an aminosalicylic acid having an anti-inflammatory effect used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A disodium salicylate C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₆ that is administered orally and is converted in the body to an aminosalicylic acid having an anti-inflammatory effect used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesalazine, etersalate, sulphasalazine, sulfasalazine, salsalate, salicylsalicylate.
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