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Salsalate

    Generic Only

    DEA Class;  Rx

    Common Brand Names; 

     NSAIDs, Salicylates

    A nonacetylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent; not effective as an anitpyretic; fewer GI effects than aspirin and has no affect on platelet function.

    For treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or related rheumatic disorder.

    Absolute: ASA allergy

    Relative: bleeding disorders, duodenal/gastric/peptic ulcer, stomatitis, SLE, ulcerative colitis, upper GI disease, late pregnancy (may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus)

    Abdominal effects

    Anaphylactic reactions

    GI bleed

    Hearing impairment

    Nausea

    Tinnitus

    Vertigo

    Hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs

    CABG

    Late pregnancy (may cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus)

    Relative: Advanced renal disease, viral infections

    Pregnancy Category: C

    Lactation: metabolite salicylate crosses into breast milk, use caution

    Adults

    Maximum dosage information is not available.

    Elderly

    Maximum dosage information is not available.

    Adolescents

    Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Children

    Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    tablet

    • 500mg
    • 750mg