title: Aminosalicylate
text: # Aminosalicylate
  
  An aminosalicylate is a class of medications that is often used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The class includes among others:
  
  * 4-Aminosalicylic acid
  * Balsalazide
  * Olsalazine
  * Sulfasalazine
  * Mesalazine (5-Aminosalicylic acid)
  
  Side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, headaches, and nausea.
  
  