IBD Medications Flashcards
Pentasa
5-ASA directly to small intestine/colon or ileum
Apriso
5-ASA directly to small intestine/colon or ileum
Olsalazine
5-ASA directly to the colon only
Balsalazide
5-ASA directly to the colon only
Metronidazole
Antibiotic used when abscess forms
Ciprofloxacin
Antibiotic used when abscess forms
Rifaximin
Antibiotic used when abscess forms
Azathioprine
Immunomodulator
6-MP
Immunomodulator
Cyclosporine A
Immunomodulator
Tacrolimus
Immunomodulator (pain w/ urination)
Methotrexate
Immunomodulator (flu-like symptoms, WBC drop, liver damage, do not drink alcohol)
Prednisone
Corticosteriod
Methylprednisolone
Corticosteriod
Hydrocortisone
Corticosteriod
Budesonide
Corticosteriod (Entocort less s/e)
Infliximab
Biologic (UC)
Natalizumab
Biologic (C)
Adalimumab
Biologic (Both)
Certolizumab
Biologic (C)