IBD - Drugs

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 is an anti-TNF drug that has been approved to treat Crohn's disease.

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.

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 (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.

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.

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 Olsalazine (also called Dipentum), a medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

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.

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.

Antibiotics may be used to treat complications from IBD, but they're not commonly used to treat ulcerative colitis -- yet. Find out why.

What's in the future for IBD treatment? David T Rubin, a key opinion leader in the field of IBD discusses the need for early diagnosis and proper treatment.

For many people, affording medications is a difficult hurdle to overcome. New medications are expensive and may not be covered by insurance. Fortunately, there is hope when you can't afford your drugs.