Walasa Information

Walasa is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Walasa. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Walasa side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Walasa normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Walasa has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Walasa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Walasa have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Walasa may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Walasa is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Walasa Benefits & Uses
Walasa Dosage & How to Take
Walasa Side Effects
Walasa Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Walasa with Other Drugs
Walasa Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Walasa
Walasa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Walasa Benefits & Uses

Walasa is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ulcerative Colitis

Walasa Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: Maximum dose 2 g/day
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: Above 5 years old can take

Walasa Related Warnings

Is the use of Walasa safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Walasa in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Walasa safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Walasa as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Walasa on the Kidneys?

Walasa rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Walasa on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Walasa on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Walasa on the Heart?

Walasa is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Walasa with Other Drugs

Walasa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Cidofovir

Cidofovir Injection

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Caffeine

Diclofenac

Walasa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Walasa unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Walasa

Is this Walasa habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Walasa has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Walasa. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Walasa should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Walasa in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Walasa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Walasa

Taking Walasa with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Walasa

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Walasa.

Unknown