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Infliximab
Drug treatment
This information is for anyone with Crohn’s or Colitis who is considering, or has started, treatment with infliximab (also known as Flixabi, Inflectra, Remicade,...
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Azathioprine & Mercaptopurine
Drug treatment
This information sheet is a brief overview of azathioprine and mercaptopurine for Crohn’s or Colitis.
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Adalimumab
Drug treatment
This information is for anyone with Crohn’s or Colitis who is considering, or has started, treatment with adalimumab. Adalimumab is also known as Humira...
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Aminosalicylates (5-ASAS)
Drug treatment
This information sheet is a brief overview of aminosalicylic acids, also known as 5-ASAs, which are used to treat Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease....
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Vedolizumab
Drug treatment
Vedolizumab is used to treat Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
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Steroids
Drug treatment
This information sheet is designed to answer common questions you may have if you've been given steroids (corticosteroids) to treat your Crohn’s or Colitis.
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Ustekinumab
Drug treatment
This information is for you if you've been prescribed or are considering treatment with ustekinumab (Stelera) for Crohn’s or Colitis
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Biologic medicines
Drug treatment
Biological medicines are a form of treatment for Crohn’s and Colitis. In general they are prescribed for people with moderate to severe Crohn's or...
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Other treatments
Drug treatment
If you have Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, you may come across other treatments besides immunosuppressants, biological drugs and surgery.
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Tofacitinib
Drug treatment
This information is for you if you’re considering or have been prescribed treatment with tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for Ulcerative Colitis.
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Golimumab
Drug treatment
This is an overview of some important points about golimumab (Simponi) for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
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Methotrexate
Drug treatment
This information answers common questions about methotrexate as a treatment for Crohn’s and Colitis.
