IBD Management Flashcards
1
Q
what IBD is aggravated by smoking?
A
crohn’s
2
Q
in which type of IBD is surgery curative?
A
UC
3
Q
what are the three drug options for management of UC?
A
5-ASA
steroids
immunosuppressants
4
Q
name a 5-ASA
A
mesalazine
5
Q
what are the possible side effects of a 5-ASA?
A
diarrhoea
idiopsyncratic nephritis
6
Q
what steroids may be given for UC?
A
prednisolone
budesonide
7
Q
what are the three drug options for crohn’s disease?
A
steroids
immunosupressants
anti TNF
