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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 Budesonide including method of action, how it’s given, and the potential side-effects.

Instructions for weaning off Budesonide. Includes a recommended timeline for dosages, as well as other tips for the tapering process.

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.

Information on Adalimumab including what is tumor necrosis factor, what is human antibody to TNF, and the risks involved in taking the drug.