Induction of Advanced Therapy Objective: Ensure safe start to advanced therapy Patient population: Adult patients (>18 years) with known diagnosis of IBD Highlight Box Pretherapy workup should be considered for all patients. Introduction IBD Provider: 1. Prior to starting therapy, the patient should have the following completed: a.
Patient information on Azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine, includes a comparison between the two in terms of when each should be used, the differing side-effects, and the risks involved.
Patient instructions for taking Azathioprine, includes scheduled dosages, recommendation for regular blood tests, and a timeline for maximal effectiveness.
