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Could Asacol be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?

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Could Asacol be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?

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Yes, Asacol just like Azufaldine belongs to a group of antibiotics specialized in dealing with auto immune bowel disease. Theses substances inhibit an enzyme that prevents the production of leukotriens and have anti inflammatory effect in that way. Asacols effect is mostly felt in the colon.