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Other Medications Used in IBD

Other Medications Used in IBD

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Medications, Membership

Antidiarrheals Loperamide Safest of all the antidiarrheal drugs In Immodium  Diphenoxylate Codeine  **If having an active flare, should not be used. Inflammation is driving the diarrhea, it will only mask the issue. This can cause build up of more inflammation and...
Medications for IBD: Antibiotics

Medications for IBD: Antibiotics

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Medications, Membership

Antibiotics kill bacteria, the word means “opposed to life.” Antibiotics are used in different scenarios in Crohn’s and colitis, such as when a fistula has developed, in pouchitis, or other infections.    Types:  Metronidazole (Flagyl) Destabilizes bacteria by...
Medications for IBD: Biologics

Medications for IBD: Biologics

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Medications, Membership

Overview: Biologics are manufactured through a biological process (rather than chemical process, as in pharmaceutical drugs) using human, animal, or microorganism sources. In Crohn’s and colitis, Biologics bind up inflammatory signals and inhibit the immune system’s...
Medications for IBD: Immunomodulators

Medications for IBD: Immunomodulators

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Medications, Membership

Overview: Immunomodulators are typically considered when patients aren’t achieving remission with steroids, aminosalicylates, or antibiotics. If your disease is severe, you may be offered immunomodulators as a first-line therapy.    Immunomodulators decrease the...
Medications for IBD: Aminosalicylates

Medications for IBD: Aminosalicylates

by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Medications, Membership

Overview: Aminosalicylates do not suppress the immune system, so they reduce inflammation without decreasing the body’s ability to fight infection. They act locally on the bowel wall, so they produce less side effects. These are typically used as a first line therapy...
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