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Ulcerative colitis Flashcards

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UC maintenance therapy

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5ASA (mesalazine), Immunosuppressants, biologics

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5ASA mechanism of action

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Anti-inflammatory - decrease cyclo and lipo oxygenase pathways and reduces formation of pro-inflammatory prostaglandin and leukotriene molecles

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Investigation of UC

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FBC, ESR/CRP and LFTs
Microbiological investigations
Faecal calprotectin - raised in IBD but not IBS
Colonoscopy

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