IBD Tx Flashcards

1
Q

mesalaimine works for ….

A

UC (not for Crohn’s)

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2
Q

5-ASAs work well for …

A

UC

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3
Q

most effective tx for Crohn’s and UC

A

combo: immunomodulators (6-MP, azathioprine, MTX) and biologic

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4
Q

most concerning effects of 6MP/azathioprine - how often?

A

pancreatitis - 3%

NHL - 0.04%

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5
Q

most concerning effects of anti-TNFs - how often?

A

serious infection - 3%

Lymphoma- 0.06%

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