what is pentasa used for
Pentasa (mesalamine) is an anti-inflammatory agent used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. Pentasa is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring. Common side effects of Pentasa include: diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, gas, fever, sore throat, other flu symptoms, constipation, dizziness, tired feeling, or ; skin rash. Infrequently, Pentasa can worsen ulcerative colitis. Tell your doctor if your symptoms worsen after starting Pentasa (such as increased abdominal pain or cramping, bloody diarrhea, and fever). Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Pentasa including: changes in the amount of urine, dark urine, persistent nausea or vomiting,