Patient information on Methotrexate, including what it is, what its method of action is, common side-effects, and how to prevent/manage an adverse events of side effects.
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.
Medications during pregnancy SHOULD I KEEP TAKING MY MEDICINES WHILE I AM PREGNANT? In general, the evidence suggests that active Crohn’s or UC may do more harm to the growing baby than most IBD medicines. So most women will be advised to continue taking their IBD medication during…
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…
