IBD - Drugs
Detailed information, warnings, side effects, and interactions for medications commonly used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Generic Drugs
Generic drugs are a class of prescription drugs that have the same chemical make-up as their name-brand equivalent, but typically sell for a lower price.
Generic drugs are a class of prescription drugs that have the same chemical make-up as their name-brand equivalent, but typically sell for a lower price.
Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol) Side Effects
Side effects and warning for Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), a TNF-alpha blocker that is approved to treat Crohn's disease (a form of IBD).
Side effects and warning for Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), a TNF-alpha blocker that is approved to treat Crohn's disease (a form of IBD).
Cimzia Frequently Asked Questions
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease,Tumor Necrosis Factor Alfa, Certolizumab Pegol, Side Effects, Adverse Effects, Crohn's Disease, Cimzia, IBD, Treatments, Drugs, Medication, TNF-A, Injection, Dose, Tuberculosis, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding
8 Tips for Keeping Track of Your Medications
Keeping track of medications can be a difficult task. Here are some tips to help you take your medicines on time and never run out of refills.
Keeping track of medications can be a difficult task. Here are some tips to help you take your medicines on time and never run out of refills.
Get Organized About Your IBD Drugs
Sometimes you may be taking several drugs for your IBD and the dosages can change frequently. How can you easily keep organized about your IBD drugs?
Sometimes you may be taking several drugs for your IBD and the dosages can change frequently. How can you easily keep organized about your IBD drugs?
Humira Frequently Asked Questions
Humira (adalimumab) is approved for use in moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. It works by blocking TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor alpha), a cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process.
Humira (adalimumab) is approved for use in moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. It works by blocking TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor alpha), a cytokine which plays a role in the inflammatory process.
New Research Questions Use of NSAIDs in IBD
For many years it has been generally accepted that people with IBD should avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because these drugs may result in a flare-up of IBD symptoms. Two studies published in February 2006 may provide good news for person with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who suffer from normal aches, pains, and headaches.
For many years it has been generally accepted that people with IBD should avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) because these drugs may result in a flare-up of IBD symptoms. Two studies published in February 2006 may provide good news for person with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who suffer from normal aches, pains, and headaches.
Side Effects - Mycophenolate [CellCept]
A list of the side effects of Mycophenolate (also called CellCept), an experimental medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
A list of the side effects of Mycophenolate (also called CellCept), an experimental medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Side Effects - Olsalazine [Dipentum]
A list of the side effects of Olsalazine (also called Dipentum), a medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
A list of the side effects of Olsalazine (also called Dipentum), a medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Are NSAIDs Safe?
For many years, it has been standard for gastroenterologists to tell their patients with inflammatory bowel disease over-the-counter painkillers (NSAIDs) they may affect a relapse of IBD symptoms. In recent years, however, the topic has once again come open for debate as new evidence surfaces.
For many years, it has been standard for gastroenterologists to tell their patients with inflammatory bowel disease over-the-counter painkillers (NSAIDs) they may affect a relapse of IBD symptoms. In recent years, however, the topic has once again come open for debate as new evidence surfaces.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drug Pipeline
Ever wonder what's new in the research to find medications to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease? With a new focus on gastrointestinal disorders, there are several drugs being studied to treat IBD and associated complications.
Ever wonder what's new in the research to find medications to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease? With a new focus on gastrointestinal disorders, there are several drugs being studied to treat IBD and associated complications.
Entocort EC Capsules Patient Information
A patient brochure about this medication from the manufacturer.
A patient brochure about this medication from the manufacturer.