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Suggest Alternate Medication To Canasa To Treat Inflammation Of Colon
I have been diagnosed with inflamation of the colon. I was prescribed a drug called Canasa, which is very expensive. I am looking for a better description of the problem and a clearer explaination of the drug Canasa and what it is used for and what may be substitured.
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, "amino salicylate" (canasta) mainly given for the ulcerative colitis it is the inflammatory disease of the intestine such disease may needs some long term treatment and diagnosis is the matter of concern, hope this information helps.
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Suggest Alternate Medication To Canasa To Treat Inflammation Of Colon
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, amino salicylate (canasta) mainly given for the ulcerative colitis it is the inflammatory disease of the intestine such disease may needs some long term treatment and diagnosis is the matter of concern, hope this information helps.