Description / Application
Olsalazine sodium is an organic sodium salt that is the disodium salt of 3,3'-azobis(6-hydroxybenzoic acid) (olsalazine). Effective in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis. Mechanism of action unknown, but appears to be topical. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a prodrug. It contains an olsalazine(2-).
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C14H8N2Na2O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 346.2 |
| MFCD | MFCD00013300 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |