Salsalate

Generic name: salsalate [ SAL-sa-late ]
Brand names: Disalcid, Salflex, Argesic-SA, Amigesic, Salsitab, ... show all 8 brands Marthritic, Mono-Gesic, Anaflex
Dosage form: oral tablet (500 mg; 750 mg)
Drug class:Salicylates

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 3, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is salsalate?

Salsalate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates).

Salsalate is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatic disorder.

Salsalate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use salsalate if you have severe kidney disease, or if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin, an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug), or other salicylates.

Salsalate can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Salsalate may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.

Before taking this medicine

Salsalate can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

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