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Some of the drugs and medicines prescribed for IBD come in several different forms – for example as tablets, as granules, or as a liquid or foam. This is so that they can be taken in the way that helps them to work most effectively. This is usually orally (by…

GENERIC AND BRAND NAMES Every drug has an approved generic or medical name, decided on by an expert committee. Many drugs are also known by a brand or trade name chosen by the pharmaceutical company making and selling that drug as a medicine. So, for example, the drug infliximab…

Steroids WHY YOU SHOULD NOT SUDDENLY STOP TAKING STEROIDS? For steroid treatments lasting longer than a few days, it is VERY important not to miss a dose, and to only stop treatment under medical supervision. This is because after some days or weeks of taking steroids your body…

Adalimumab HUMIRA® WILL I HAVE ONGOING CHECKS WHILE I AM ON IT? Once your treatment has started you will need regular checks and may need additional blood tests. Monitoring your treatment in this way helps your doctors fit your treatment to your needs. It can also make sure that any…

Vedolizumab ENTYVIO® WILL I NEED TO TAKE ANY SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE BEING TREATED WITH IT? Immediately after an infusion, you may feel tired and drowsy, especially if you have had medication to reduce side effects. For this reason, it could be a good idea to…

Steroids WILL I NEED TO TAKE ANY SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE BEING TREATED WITH STEROIDS? If you take a course of steroids you may be given a blue ‘steroid card’ providing details of the prescriber, drug, dosage and duration of treatment. This should be carried with you at all…

Adalimumab HUMIRA® TIPS ON INJECTING ADALIMUMAB? One of the most common side effects of adalimumab injections is pain at the injection site, sometimes with redness, itching and swelling. Using the drug when it is at room temperature may help reduce this, so try taking it out of the…

Adalimumab HUMIRA® WHAT CHECKS WILL I NEED BEFORE I START IT? Pre-treatment screening is essential to check your suitability for treatment with Adalimumab. Make sure our IBD team treating you know: if you have any history of tuberculosis (TB) or any recent exposure to people with TB. You should…