lecture 20 - inflammatory bowel disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 key drug classes used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
A
Anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, monoclonal antibodies
2
Q
What is the key monoclonal antibody used in IBD treatment?
A
Infliximab
3
Q
What are the 2 types of anti-inflammatories used to treat IBD?
A
Aminosalicylates, glucocorticoids
4
Q
What glucocorticoid is most commonly used in treatment of IBD?
A
Prednisone
5
Q
What cytokine is blocked by infliximab?
A
TNF-alpha