Niacin Lovastatin
Niacin Lovastatin (trade names Advicor, Mevacor) is a drug combination used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It is a combination of the vitamin niacin and the statin drug lovastatin. The combination preparation is marketed by Abbott Laboratories It was approved by the FDA on December 17, 2001. Dosage The combination is available as tablets containing:. [...]
Triamcinolone
Triamcinolone is a long-acting synthetic corticosteroid given orally, by injection, by inhalation, or as a topical ointment or cream. Triamcinolone is used to treat several different medical conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, allergies, ulcerative colitis, lupus, sympathetic ophthalmia, temporal arteritis, uveitis, ocular inflammation, Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis visualization during vitrectomy and the prevention of asthma [...]
Humira FDA approves Ulcerative Colitis
MedPage TodayHumira: Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Approved By FDA To Treat Ulcerative ColitisHuffington PostIn addition to rheumatoid arthritis, the medicine is approved for psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, plaque psoriasi…
Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid or corticosteroid drug. Complications of IBD Outside the Intestine Joint Symptoms (pain, stiffness, swelling) Sacroililtis Eye Inflammation Skin Lesions Liver disease (primary sclerosing cholangitis) Bone Disease It is marketed in the USA and Canada under the brand names Medrol and Solu-Medrol. It is also available as a generic drug. Uses [...]
Cortisol
Cortisol, also known more formally as hydrocortisone (INN, USAN, BAN), Serious Bacterial Infection When an abscess is not properly treated, it can grow in size. Eventually, the bacteria can spread into the bloodstream and throughout the body, or it can burst into adjacent organs and tissues or into the abdominal cavity, causing the pus to [...]
Prednisone
Prednisone is a glucocorticoid prodrug that is converted by 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in the liver into the active form, prednisolone. It is used to treat certain inflammatory diseases (such as severe allergic reactions) and (at higher doses) some types of cancer, but has many significant adverse effects. It is usually taken orally but can be delivered [...]
Olsalazine
Olsalazine is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of Immediate Medical Attention If there is a fever with the stricture symptoms, if there is frequent vomiting or if after 6-8 hours symptoms of the obstruction are not starting to clear, as evidenced by reduced pain, decreased abdominal distention, and resumption of normal bowel motions [...]
Balsalazide
Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug Breast-feeding Protection Children who have been breast-fed may be at lower risk of subsequently developing IBD than children who have been formula fed. If true, this would mean that there is something potentially harmful in infant formula or, more likely, something protective in breast milk. used in the treatment of [...]
Sulfasalazine
Sulfasalazine (brand name Azulfidine in the U.S., Traveling Precautions Speak with your doctor about what precautions you might take against traveler’s diarrhea. Some doctors will provide a prescription for a supply of antibiotics to be taken if you develop diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and fever. However, the best treatment is prevention by being careful. Salazopyrin and Sulazine [...]
Mesalazine
Mesalazine (INN, BAN), also known as mesalamine (USAN) or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA), Tips for Working with Your Doctor Working with your doctor to diagnose your symptoms is the first step in understanding and treating inflammatory bowel disease. However, some patients find their initial meeting with their doctor somewhat unsatisfactory because they do not have enough [...]
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