title: Aminosalicylate
text: An aminosalicylate is a class of medications that is often used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The class includes among others:
  4-Aminosalicylic acid
  Balsalazide
  Olsalazine
  Sulfasalazine
  Mesalazine (5-Aminosalicylic acid)
  
  Side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, headaches, and nausea.
  
  References
  
  Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal system and metabolism
  Salicylates