IBD related Facts@ Flashcards
AZO 5-ASAs (Sulfasal,balsal) have greatest effect where?
The colon
Which ASAs start release in TI?
Asacol, Lialda, Delzicol, Apriso
WHat is best predictor of pouchitis after IPAA?
NSAID use
Other predictors of pouchitis?
Indet colitis, extenisve dz, pANCA+, PSC, preop extraintestinal dz
TNF induced psoriasis tx?
Topical CCS, cont TNF initially and see if can control
How to regress colonic dysplasia in IBD pts?
No known way - if confirmed at repeat chromo need colectomy
What is the goal 6-TG for AZA tx?
> 235
What is the standard goal AZA dose?
2-3 mg/kg/day
T/F: Demyelinating disease is a contraindication to anti-TNF tx in IBD pts.
true - can worsen disease and sxs
Which SEs are caused by 6TG and 6MMP and which are not related to either?
6TG - myelosuppression
6MMP - hepatotoxicity
Neither - AP, lymphona, skin CA
What is the MOA of golimumab?
Anti TNFa
Bile acid diarrhea MOA? What would stool osm gap be?
Secretory diarrhea - osm gap < 50
At what week range should anti-TNF tx be stopped in pregnancy?
Weeks 24-32
IBD pts tend to get mono, pauci, or polyarticular dz?
Pauci-articular (<5 jts)
Which skin condition in IBD tends to parallel dz activity?
EN
Which skin condition in IBD tends to have +pathergy?
Pyoderma gangrenosum