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drugs names for IBD
dirio's pharmacother for IBD
| generic | brands | dosage and place of action |
|---|---|---|
| azathioprine | imuran | |
| 6-mercaptopurine | purinethol | |
| methotrexate | rheumatrex | |
| cyclosporine | sundimmune | |
| metronidazole | flagy | |
| infliximab | remicade | |
| sulfasalazine | azulfidine | colon 4-6 g daily |
| mesalamine enema | rowasa, salofalk, claversal, pentasa | 1-4 grams rectum, terminal colon |
| mesalamine suppository | canasa | 500 to 1000 mg , rectum |
| mesalamine asacol PO tabs | Asacol | 2.4-4.8 g works in distal ileum and colon |
| mesalamine encapsulated capsules | Pentasa | 2-4 g small bowel and colon |
| mesalamine once daily dosing tablet formulation iwth multi matrix system | lialda | 2.4 to 4.8 g works in colon |
| budesonide | entocort IV |