• 4-Aminosalicylic acid, also known as para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS) and sold under the brand name Paser among others, is an antibiotic primarily used to treat tuberculosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Paser (aminosalicylic acid) is an anti- tuberculosis drug used to treat tuberculosis in combination with other active agents. (rxlist.com)
  • Our Paser (aminosalicylic acid) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication. (rxlist.com)
  • PASER (aminosalicylic acid) granules are a delayed release granule preparation of aminosalicylic acid (p-aminosalicylic acid: 4-aminosalicylic acid) for use with other anti- tuberculosis drugs for the treatment of all forms of active tuberculosis due to susceptible strains of tubercle bacilli. (rxlist.com)
  • PASER granules are the free base of aminosalicylic acid and do NOT contain sodium or a sugar. (rxlist.com)
  • PASER (aminosalicylic acid) is indicated for the treatment of tuberculosis in combination with other active agents. (rxlist.com)
  • Thyroid goitre is also a side-effect because aminosalicylic acid inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones. (wikipedia.org)
  • CoA is essential for the synthesis of phospholipids, fatty acids, polyketides and non-ribosomal peptides, for the operation of the tricarboxylic acid cycle and in the degradation of lipids 3 . (nature.com)
  • PASAR granules are supplied as off-white tan-colored granules with an average diameter of 1.5 mm and an average content of 60% aminosalicylic acid by weight. (rxlist.com)
  • The drug should be taken with acid food or drink (orange, apple or tomato juice). (wikipedia.org)
  • the protective acid-resistant outer coating is rapidly dissolved in neutral media so a mildly acidic food such as orange, apple , or tomato juice, yogurt, or apple sauce should be used. (rxlist.com)
  • 4-aminosalicylic acid has also been used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), but has been superseded by other drugs such as sulfasalazine and mesalazine. (wikipedia.org)
  • The packets contain 4 grams of aminosalicylic acid for oral administration three times a day by sprinkling an apple sauce or yogurt to be eaten without chewing. (rxlist.com)