Pharm for GI Flashcards
1
Q
What are 5-aminosalicylates used for?
A
First line treatment of ulcerative colitis. 5-ASA derivatives inhibit the transcription factor NFkB that is required for activation of dendritic APCs.
2
Q
What are the names of some 5-ASAs?
A
Sulfa group - Sulfasalazine
No sulfa group - Olsalazine, Balsalazide, Mesalamine