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Table 2 Summary of the aminosalicylate drugs used, including dose and duration of treatment

From: 5-ASA induced interstitial nephritis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review

Aminosalicylate used at time of AIN

Number of cases, n

Mean daily dose, g

Median duration of therapy before renal impairment, months

Mesalazine

39

2.2 (n = 29)

31.5 (n = 34)

Sulfasalazine

1

2 (n = 1)

8 (n = 1)

Olsalazine

1

0.5 (n = 1)

8 (n = 1)

  1. AIN Acute interstitial nephritis