Igneous Rocks. Igneous rocks are formed from melted rock that has cooled and solidified. When rocks are buried deep within the Earth, they melt because of the high pressure and temperature; the molten rock (called magma) can then flow upward or even be erupted from a volcano onto the Earth's surface.
PENTASA is indicated for the induction of remission and for the treatment of patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. PENTASA is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to mesalamine, any other components in this medication, or salicylates.
[A2] The primary intended use of Pentaspan is as a substitute for older colloids such as albumin or hetastarch for use in plasma volume expansion. (http://www.micromedex.com/products/drugdex/updates/penta.htm). [Q3] Name some clinical settings where Pentaspan has been used.http://www.micromedex.com/products/drugdex/updates/penta.htm). [Q7] How is pentastarch eliminated from the body? [A7] Pentastarch is hydrolyzed by plasma amylase, and this is more rapid and complete compared to hetastarch. Up to 70% of a dose is excreted in the urine within 24 hours.