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ASACOL

\ɐsˈakɒl], \ɐsˈakɒl], \ɐ_s_ˈa_k_ɒ_l]\

Definitions of ASACOL

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An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in inflammatory bowel disease. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)

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