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Latest entry in the department of Dermatology:

Mesalazine

Mesalazine Definition Sulfonamide derivative. Half-life 0,5-2,4 h or 6-9 h (metabolites). Pharmacodynamics (Effect) Inhibitor of prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive. Indication Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, aphthae (topical application) Dosage a...

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