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Positive Results Seen in Ulcerative Colitis Trial  -  23 Apr 2008
...more than 120 patients who took one 210-mg tablet per day for eight weeks or placebo as an add-on therapy to oral mesalazine or other 5-ASA derivatives. FDA news (subscription),

Cosmo Pharma's colitis treatment Herparin reaches primary ...  -  Apr 20, 2008
...colitis were using one 210 mg tablet per day for 8 weeks as an add on therapy to oral mesalazine or other 5-ASA derivatives, the company said. CNNMoney.com

Shire and TAP Agree to Co-promote LIALDA(TM) (mesalamine), the ...  -  Mar 26, 2008
Mesalamines are a part of a drug class called aminosalicylates, which contain 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA), a well-established drug of choice and often a Trading Markets (press release),

AGI Therapeutics, plc announces Financial results for the twelve ...  -  Apr 3, 2008
AGI believes that its 4-ASA product may offer certain advantages compared with current 5-ASA based therapies which are commonly used to treat UC, FOXBusiness

WKU track squads compete  -  Apr 14, 2008
Also claiming two top-three finishes was Andrew Campbell, who was third in the shot with a put of 46-11 and third in the discus with a throw of 140-5. Asa Bowling Green Daily News,

Medical Futures signs North American licensing rights to New ...  -  Apr 7, 2008
About MUTAFLOR(R) MUTAFLOR(R) has data proving equal efficacy when compared to 5-ASA products in remission maintenance of Ulcerative Colitis. Canada NewsWire (press release),

Nationwide Awards Recognize Nurses, Associates and Nursing Teams ...  -  Mar 26, 2008
1 most-prescribed 5-ASA therapy for ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).(1) Additional information about Asacol can be found PR Newswire (press release),

Shire Launches Patient Education Forums on Better Managing the ...  -  10 Mar 2008
LIALDA is part of a drug class called aminosalicylates, which contain 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA). 5-ASA is a well-established drug of choice and often a PharmaLive.com (press release),

Salix Pharmaceuticals Reports 4Q2007 and FY2007 Results  -  Mar 3, 2008
We believe this once-a-day, delayed and extended release formulation, if approved, should provide reliable and effective delivery of mesalamine, or 5-ASA, Business Wire (press release),

Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Commences Phase I/II Clinical Trial In ...  -  Feb 11, 2008
Current first-line anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of UC are topical 5-ASA compounds such as sulfasalazine-, olsalazine- and mesalimine-based Medical News Today (press release),

BUYINS.NET: (SLXP) SqueezeTrigger Price is $13.437. There is ...  -  Feb 21, 2008
The product belongs to the category of oral-branded prescription products containing the active therapeutic agent 5-ASA. The Company competes with Trading Markets (press release),

First and Only Once-Daily Mesalamine for Active, Mild to Moderate ...  -  Jan 29, 2008
...ulcerative colitis patients (n equals 451) and gastroenterologists (n equals 300) reflected this difficulty of adherence with current 5-ASA therapy. Canada NewsWire (press release),

Nationwide Survey Reveals Differing Physician and Patient ...  -  Dec 7, 2007
5-ASA is a well-established drug of choice and often a first-line treatment for UC. LIALDA is indicated for the induction of remission in patients with Reuters

Study Data Show Asacol(R) (Mesalamine) is Effective in Treating ...  -  Dec 5, 2007
..."A common misperception among physicians is that all oral 5-ASA studies have included proctitis patients; however, this is not the case," says Dr. Seymour CNNMoney.com

Mezavant XL launched in the UK  -  Nov 20, 2007
Mezavant XLâ„¢ is the first and only EU approved once-daily oral formulation of mesalamine 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA), a first-line treatment for patients PharmaLive.com (press release),

Alizyme PLC - COLAL-PRED Licensing  -  Nov 29, 2007
The ulcerative colitis market is currently dominated by anti-inflammatorysteroids and 5-ASA products, which have safety and/or efficacy issues. Reuters

Survey Reveals Differing Physician, Patient Perceptions  -  Dec 8, 2007
...if their physician advised that they do so, and 89 percent of patients report that they would be interested in trying aonce-daily 5-ASA medication. eMaxHealth.com,

Perceptions of physicians and patients differ on the impact of ...  -  Dec 8, 2007
...medication provided their physician advised that they do so, and 89pct of patients reported that they would prefer to try a once-daily 5-ASA medication. DailyIndia.com,

Guidelines for Ulcerative Colitis Management Reviewed  -  Nov 13, 2007
For isolated proctitis, rectal therapy with 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) compounds is recommended, but oral 5-ASA compounds and oral corticosteroids are Medscape (subscription)

Ulcerative colitis  -  Oct 30, 2007
...(5 ASA = 5-aminosalicylic acid.) Table 6. Common Medical Therapies for Patients with Ulcerative Colitis note: Listed in order of pharmacologic treatments AAFP News Now

Salix Pharmaceuticals Reports 3Q2007 Results  -  Nov 6, 2007
...nine months of 2007 remained stable compared to the first nine months of 2006 – commendable performance in the highly competitive 5-ASA marketplace. Business Wire (press release),

Crohn''s Disease Drug Market Will More Than Double to $4 Billion ...  -  Nov 13, 2007
However, the 5-ASA class of aminosalicylates will see a steady decline in patient share as physicians begin to move away from these agents and use more 金�界,

MMX Mesalazine Therapy Relieves Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms ...  -  Oct 29, 2007
...high-strength formulation of 5-aminosalicyclic acid (mesalazine, 1.2 g per tablet) that uses MMX technology to deliver 5-ASA throughout the colon. DG News

Further upgrade to 2007 financial guidance based on strong revenue ...  -  Nov 1, 2007
Shire’s GI franchise now has more than 23% of the US oral 5-ASA market. We are now preparing for the first European launches of this product. PharmaLive.com (press release),

Warning signs everywhere with Cleveland school shooter  -  Oct 12, 2007
At age 5, Asa is shot in the arm with a pellet gun. His mother told police the children's absent father gave them three pellet guns. ConnieTalk,

Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Data Demonstrating ...  -  Oct 8, 2007
Current first line anti-inflammatory medications for the treatment of UC are topical 5-ASA compounds such as sulfasalazine, olsalazine and mesalimine based Genetic Engineering News (press release),

Asacol® 800mg Mr Tablets Approved For Ulcerative Colitis (UC ...  -  Oct 11, 2007
The two ASCEND (Assessing the Safety and Clinical Efficacy of a New Dose of 5-ASA) studies demonstrated that for patients with moderately active ulcerative Medical News Today (press release),

Salix Pharmaceuticals Announces Co-Promotion Agreement for Balsalazide  -  Sep 5, 2007
The ability of balsalazide to deliver 99% of active 5-ASA in the colon makes this unique azo-bonded product a valuable treatment option. Business Wire (press release),

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Gut Feeling  -  Aug 13, 2007
One new drug to treat IBD is 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), which is also called mesalamine. Corticosteroids such as prednisone suppress the immune system New Haven Register (subscription),

Salix Announces Statistically Significant Top-Line Results of a ...  -  Sep 5, 2007
We believe this combination of delayed followed by extended release should result in a very reliable and effective delivery of mesalamine, or 5-ASA, Business Wire (press release),

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Salix Pharmaceuticals Reports 2Q2007 Results  -  Aug 3, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Balsalazide's unique, azo-bonded prodrug formulation provides for excellent efficiency in delivery of the anti-inflammatory agent 5-ASA to the colon.

July 4th events  -  Jun 28, 2007
Akron Beacon Journal,Band concert with Special Request in Rehm Performing Arts Pavilion at 7 pm July 5. ASA Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament July 6-8.

LMS: Racing season news  -  Jun 12, 2007
Motorsport.com,When asked about his new endeavor, Luches commented; 5. ASA Late Model Series Southern Division teams to dial in at the Birmingham (AL) International

LMS: Racing season news  -  Jun 4, 2007
Motorsport.com,5. ASA Late Model Series Driver, Ryan Lawler wins his second straight PASS South Series Feature of the 2007 season. Anderson, South Carolina (06/04/2007):

New Study Suggests Number of Pills Not a Factor When it Comes to ...  -  Jun 5, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),1 most-prescribed 5-ASA therapy for ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).(III) Additional information about Asacol can be

Analysis Of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Remission Rates From Long-term ...  -  25 May 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Another post-hoc analysis of the 303 extension study investigated those patients on a 5-ASA who achieved remission or were deemed to be sufficiently

Two New Analyses - Quality of Life and Medication Adherence, Offer ...  -  May 22, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),The study, "Predictors of 5-ASA Prescription Persistence in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis," sought to identify factors for 5-ASA therapy non- adherence

Analysis of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Remission Rates from Long-term ...  -  May 22, 2007
Earthtimes.orgAnother post-hoc analysis of the 303 extension study investigated those patients on a 5-ASA who achieved remission or were deemed to be sufficiently

Ligand rosiglitazone for active ulcerative colitis  -  May 22, 2007
SpiritIndia,Patients who have not responded to or were intolerant of 5-ASA were given either 4mg of rosiglitazone or a placebo twice daily for 12 weeks.

Analysis of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Remission Rates from Long-term ...  -  May 22, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Long-term remission rates regardless of 5-ASA treatment (abstract # T1295) Another post-hoc analysis of the 303 extension study investigated those patients

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Sufferers Find UC Quite Disruptive to Many ...  -  May 17, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),LIALDA is part of a drug class called aminosalicylates, which contain 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA). 5-ASA is a well-established drug of choice and often a

Salix Pharmaceuticals Reports 1Q2007 Results  -  May 8, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Year-over-year demand for COLAZAL, the initial offering in our inflammatory bowel disease product line, grew 5.3% versus 3.8% for the 5-ASA market,

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Dietary Factors in the Modulation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease  -  Mar 28, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Reifen R, Nissenkorn A, Matas Z, Bujanover Y. 5-ASA and lycopene decrease the oxidative stress and inflammation induced by iron in rats with colitis.

Nationwide Awards Recognize Nurses, Associates and Nursing Teams ...  -  Mar 30, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),1 most-prescribed 5-ASA therapy for ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Additional information about Asacol can be found by

Asacol® Sponsors ScriptAssist Nurse Call-Back Program to Address ...  -  18 Jan 2007
EndoNurse,2 Further, a recent analysis of 1680 UC patients who initiated 5-ASA treatment showed that approximately one-third of patients were no longer on their 5-ASA

Asacol(R)(Mesalamine) Sponsors ScriptAssist Nurse Call-Back ...  -  18 Jan 2007
PR Newswire (press release),2) Further, a recent analysis of 1680 UC patients who initiated 5-ASA treatment showed that approximately one-third of patients were no longer on their

Colazal® Pediatric Indication Approved First 5-ASA Approved for ...  -  18 Jan 2007
dBusinessNews Triangle (press release),We believe this approval speaks, in large part, to the tolerability of our unique, azo-bonded prodrug formulation of 5-ASA, which is specifically designed

Market Report -- In Play (SHPGY)  -  Jan 17, 2007
MSN MoneyMesalamines are a part of a drug class called aminosalicylates, which contain 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA), a well-established drug of choice and often a

News For Your Web Site  -  Jan 16, 2007
dBusinessNews Chicago (press release),...of the greatest collections of players and major champions in the history of 16" softball who played in the '80s, and won 5 ASA National Championships.

UPDATE 1-Salix drug wins US OK for bowel disease in youth  -  Dec 20, 2006
ReutersColazal is an anti-inflammatory drug in a class known as 5-aminosalicyclic acid, or 5-ASA, products, Salix said in a statement. Colazal is the only 5-ASA

Colazal® Pediatric Indication Approved First 5-ASA Approved for ...  -  Dec 20, 2006
dBusinessNews Triangle (press release),We believe this approval speaks, in large part, to the tolerability of our unique, azo-bonded prodrug formulation of 5-ASA, which is specifically designed

UPDATE 1-Salix drug wins US OK for bowel disease in youth  -  Dec 20, 2006
ReutersColazal is an anti-inflammatory drug in a class known as 5-aminosalicyclic acid, or 5-ASA, products, Salix said in a statement. Colazal is the only 5-ASA

Shire to get European approval for its ulcerative colitis drug  -  Dec 18, 2006
DrugResearcher.com,MMX mesalazine is a novel, high-strength oral formulation of the 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) mesalazine. The MMX technology uses a proprietary system to

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