Inflammatory bowel disease - Ulcerative colitis (UC)
27 important questions on Inflammatory bowel disease - Ulcerative colitis (UC)
Are fistulas/strictures common in UC?
Where is UC located?
What is the depth of UC?
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What is the pattern of UC?
What is used to treat distal disease?
With the exception of steroids, can the treatment options used for induction be continued for maintenance of remission?
What can be used for induction in mild UC?
For mild distal UC, what is preferred?
For mild extensive UC, what is preferred?
What is used for maintenance therapy of mild disease UC?
What can be used for induction in moderate to severe UC?
What is recommended for maintenance of moderate-severe UC?
1st line (preferred) treatments for moderate-severe disease
2. IL receptor antagonist
3. Integrin receptor antagonist
2nd line (alternatives) for moderate-severe UC
2. Oral sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulator
Rectal steroids are only indicated for what?
Budesonide rectal foam only for UC?
What are the 2 rectal steroid foams?
Budesonide (Uceris)
What are the available aminosalacylates used for induction?
Sulfasalazine
Balsalazide
Mesalamine ER capsules for induction and maintenance
Mesalamine ER tablets for induction and maintenance
Mesalamine enema for induction and maintenance
Mesalamine suppository for induction
What are the allergy contraindications for Sulfasalazine?
Interleukin receptor antagonist only for UC
What is an immunosuppressive drug reserved for severe acute UC refractory to steroids?
What are the two sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulators for UC?
2. Etrasimod (Velsipity)
Which Integrin receptor antagonist can be used in both UC and CD?
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