General Information on Rowasa
Rowasa is used to treat proctitis, ulcerative colitis, and proctosigmoiditis. It also prevents the ulcerative symptoms from recurring. The generic name of this drug is Mesalamine.
Mesalamine rectal is a drug that can affect a substance in patient’s body which causes tissue damage, inflammation and diarrhea.
You can only buy Rowasa as per a doctor’s prescription.
Side effects of Rowasa
You should not buy Rowasa if you have:
- An allergy to Mesalamine
- Kidney or liver disease
Before you buy Rowasa, inform your doctor if you have any of the following:
- Liver disease
- An allergy to aspirin
- Require dose adjustments or special tests during Rowasa treatment
- Kidney disease
Some of the mild side effects of this drug are:
- Vomiting, mild nausea, stomach cramps, gas, diarrhea
- Flu symptoms, sore throat, fever
- Dizziness, headache
- Skin rash
- Tiredness
- Constipation, rectal pain
You should consult your doctor immediately if your experience any of the following side effects:
- Hives
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue
A patient should immediately stop using Rowasa and consult the doctor if serious side effects like severe stomach pain, cramping and bloody diarrhea surface.
Pregnant women should always consult their doctor before using Rowasa. However, if you become pregnant while taking this drug, do not stop taking it without seeking the advice of your doctor.
Breastfeeding mothers should avoid this drug since Mesalamine rectal may pass into breast milk and harm a nursing infant.
Dosage of Rowasa
Rowasa is only to be used as prescribed. This medication should not be used in larger nor smaller amounts than recommended by a doctor.
A patient should follow the recommended instructions for using both the rectal enema and the rectal suppository.
It is better to go to the bathroom before using Rowasa enema or suppository, preferably before bedtime.
A patient has to shake the liquid rectal enema before each use. It is best to lie down for at least half an hour after using Rowasa enema.
In case of a missed dose, the patient should take the same as soon as he or she remembers. However, the missed dose is to be skipped if it is already time for the next regular dose. Patients should not overdose on Rowasa just to make up for a missed dose.
In case of an overdose, a patient must emergency medical attention. However, an overdose of Rowasa will not lead to any life-threatening symptoms.
Interactions
Rowasa has been reported to have interactions with a total of 165 drugs. Among these, 16 are major, and 149 are moderate drug interactions. Some of the drugs that react with Rowasa include:
- Aspirin
- Metronidazole
- Premarin
- Protonix
- Remicade
- Vitamin D3
- Fosamax
- Zocor
- Omeprazole
- Fish oil
Patients with renal dysfunction must avoid Rowasa since they can suffer from severe health problems if they take the drug.
Inform your doctor if you take over-the-counter or prescription medications or vitamins, minerals, and herbal products since they may react adversely with Rowasa.
