Treatments
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Imuran (Azathioprine) and 6-MP (6-Mercaptopurine)
What is it? 6-MP (6-Mercaptopurine) and Imuran (Azathioprine) are under the class of medications called immunosuppressants. They work by suppressi...
Treatments for Crohn's Disease
There is not yet a cure for Crohn’s disease so the primary goal of treatment is reduce the inflammation in the affected areas of your digestive tra...
Humira (Adalimumab)
What is it? Humira is a protein that partially inhibits the activity of the immune system by blocking the inflammatory molecules causing inflammat...
Remicade (Infliximab)
What is it? Remicade (Infliximab) is a protein that partially inhibits the activity of the immune system by blocking the inflammatory molecules ca...
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
What is it? Methotrexate is under a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by partially inhibiting the activities of the immune ...
Sulfasalazine
What is it? Sulfasalazine is under a class of medications called 5-aminosalicylates (5-ASA). It works as an anti-inflammatory by limiting the prod...
Prednisone
What is it? Prednisone is under a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by suppressing the immune system which results in a decrea...
Entocort (Budesonide)
What is it? Entocort is under a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by suppressing the immune system which reduces the inflammat...
What New Therapies for Crohn's and Colitis Can We Expect?
Recent advances in our understanding of how both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis develop, have led to research that explores new avenues for...
Common Side Effects of Medications for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
There are many benefits to using medications for Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis such as controlling symptoms, and in the case of anti-TNFs (...
