Patient information on Cyclosporine. Includes its effects on IBD, how it is given, how long most patients need to take it for, and what the side-effects are.
Patient information on Prednisone. Includes a description of steroids and their method of action, side-effects from the drug, and information on taking Prednisone with other medications.
Objective: Provide direction to management of patients with perianal penetrating Crohn’s disease Patient population: Patients diagnosed with Crohn’s disease with a recent surgical resection Introduction Perianal Crohn’s disease is a form of Crohn’s disease which causes inflammation around the anus. Perianal manifestations of Crohn’s disease include perianal fistula, perianal…
Objective: Provide direction for the management of patients with Crohn’s disease after a bowel resection Population: Adult patients (> 18 years) with Crohn’s disease with a recent surgical resection Introduction Although surgery is not curative, it is an important intervention…
Suspected IBD Outpatient Flare Objective: Optimal management of IBD flare. Patient population: Adult patients (>18 years) with known diagnosis of IBD. Highlight Box The completed assessment will be used to triage patient symptoms to determine the degree of urgency. Good clinical judgement, assessment skills and knowledge of IBD will…
Vaccination Guide for IBD Patients Objective: Reduce the risk of developing vaccine-preventable illnesses Patient Population: Adult patients (>18 years) with a known diagnosis of IBD Highlight Box Inactivated vaccines can be given to patients with IBD, but those on immunosuppressive therapy may have a reduced vaccine…
Initiation of Immunomodulators Objective: Appropriate initiation and use of immunomodulators (Thiopurines and Methotrexate) Patient population: Individuals with a known diagnosis of IBD Highlight Box Methotrexate should not be used in females wanting to become pregnant (discuss alternate therapy prior to family planning). Imuran and 6MP can be continued…
