IBD Meds Flashcards
1
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Prototype
A
Sulfasalazine
2
Q
MOA
A
Inhibits colon inflammation by stopping prostaglandins and leukotrienes
3
Q
Adverse effects
A
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, photosensitivty
4
Q
Other meds: Gluticorticoids
A
End in sone
Prednisone, methylprednisone, hydrocortisone
5
Q
Other meds: immunosupressants
A
Methotrexate, infliximab