IBD Tx Flashcards
1
Q
mesalaimine works for ….
A
UC (not for Crohn’s)
2
Q
5-ASAs work well for …
A
UC
3
Q
most effective tx for Crohn’s and UC
A
combo: immunomodulators (6-MP, azathioprine, MTX) and biologic
4
Q
most concerning effects of 6MP/azathioprine - how often?
A
pancreatitis - 3%
NHL - 0.04%
5
Q
most concerning effects of anti-TNFs - how often?
A
serious infection - 3%
Lymphoma- 0.06%