Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Pharmacological Management Flashcards by Tim Dola | Brainscape

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Indication: management for Ulcerative Colitis

Action: inhibits prostaglandin synthesis to reduce inflammation

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Salicylate compounds
1. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)

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Indication: to reduce inflammation

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Oral or IV Corticosteroids
1. Prednisone

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Indication: to reduce inflammation

It should be given in combination with steroids to be effective

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Immunosuppressive Drugs
1. Cyclosporine
2. Mercaptopurine

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Examples of Antidiarrheal Drugs

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Diphenoxylate HCL and Loperamide (Imodium)
Infliximab (Remicade)

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Given for refractory disease or for toxic megacolon

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Infliximab (Remicade)

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An immunoglobulin G that neutralizes activity of tumor necrosis factor

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Infliximab (Remicade)

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