Chrons Flashcards
1
Q
What does Chrons affect
A
Whole GI
2
Q
What is the drug treatment for chrons
A
Corticosteroid but can also give aminoglycosides
3
Q
What corticosteroid is used in Chrons
A
Prednisolone and methylprednisolone
4
Q
What can be given if corticosteroid is unsuitable?
A
Budenoside and also gives fewer SE
5
Q
What can you add when there have been 2 or more inflammatory exacerbations
A
Azathioprine
Meracaptopurine
Or methotrexate can be added if unsuitable
6
Q
What can be given for Diarrhoea
A
Loperamide and Codeine
