IBD Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Pentasa
A
5-ASA directly to small intestine/colon or ileum
2
Q
Apriso
A
5-ASA directly to small intestine/colon or ileum
3
Q
Olsalazine
A
5-ASA directly to the colon only
4
Q
Balsalazide
A
5-ASA directly to the colon only
5
Q
Metronidazole
A
Antibiotic used when abscess forms
6
Q
Ciprofloxacin
A
Antibiotic used when abscess forms
7
Q
Rifaximin
A
Antibiotic used when abscess forms
8
Q
Azathioprine
A
Immunomodulator
9
Q
6-MP
A
Immunomodulator
10
Q
Cyclosporine A
A
Immunomodulator
11
Q
Tacrolimus
A
Immunomodulator (pain w/ urination)
12
Q
Methotrexate
A
Immunomodulator (flu-like symptoms, WBC drop, liver damage, do not drink alcohol)
13
Q
Prednisone
A
Corticosteriod
14
Q
Methylprednisolone
A
Corticosteriod
15
Q
Hydrocortisone
A
Corticosteriod
