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| Trade names | Disalcid, Salflex, other |
| Other names | Salicylsalicylic acid, sodium salicylate |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a682880 |
| Drug class | NSAID (salicylate)[1] |
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| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C14H10O5 |
| Molar mass | 258.229 g·mol−1 |
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Salsalate, sold under the brand name Disalcid among others, is a medication used to treat inflammation in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1]
Common side effects include ringing in the ears, nausea, and rash.[1] Other side effects may include Reye syndrome, stomach bleeding, kidney problems, liver problems, and anaphylaxis.[1] Use in the later part of pregnancy may harm the baby.[1] It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the salicylate type and blocks both COX-1 and COX-2.[1]
Salsalate was introduced in the 1960s.[2] It is available as a generic medication.[3] In the United States 60 tablets of 750 mg costs about 25 USD as of 2021.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Salsalate Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 30 January 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Lane, Nancy E.; Wallace, Daniel Jeffrey (2002). All about Osteoarthritis: The Definitive Resource for Arthritis Patients and Their Families. Oxford University Press. p. 165. ISBN 978-0-19-513873-3. Archived from the original on 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ a b "Salsalate Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips - GoodRx". GoodRx. Archived from the original on 10 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2021.