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salsalate

Salicylate · Anti-inflammatory

SalicylateAnti-inflammatory
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
C
FDA category + note
Top interactionssee all 12
  • AcetazolamideSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • BrinzolamideSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • CidofovirSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • DeferasiroxSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Salsalate is a prodrug of salicylic acid.

Indications

ArthritisRheumatic disorders

Contraindications

  • Marketed but not approved in the U.S.

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

C

Drug interactions

Acetazolamide
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: distribution

Source: DDInter

Brinzolamide
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: distribution

Source: DDInter

Cidofovir
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Deferasirox
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Diatrizoate
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Diclofenamide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Dorzolamide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Everolimus
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Human Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Inotersen
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Iodipamide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Iodixanol
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team