Posts In: Immunosuppressant

Methotrexate HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT? Methotrexate has been used to treat CD for some 25 years. Research has found that a weekly dose of 25 mg by injection may induce remission in CD, while a lower dose of 15 mg per week can maintain remission. There is some evidence that…

Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT? A number of studies show thiopurines help maintain remission in both CD and UC. Research into CD has shown that azathioprine and mercaptopurine can also help bring on remission in active CD, help maintain this remission, and support steroid reduction. Some studies have suggested…