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Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC), also known as UC for short, has an etiology that has not yet been fully elucidated. It is mainly a chronic nonspecific inflammatory disease that invades the colonic mucosa, often starting from the left colon and progressing gradually to the proximal colon and even the entire colon in a continuous manner. Clinical symptoms vary in severity, with alternations of remission and onset. Patients may only have colonic symptoms or may also have systemic symptoms.
  • Site of disease:

    intestinal
  • Infectious :

    Not contagious
  • Frequent population:

    Around 35 years old
  • Related symptoms:

    Stomach ache tenesmus weight loss hypoproteinemia blood in stool
Related Drugs
AZULFIDINE_EN-TABS- sulfasalazine_tablet, delayed release
Indication: INDICATIONS AND USAGE
AZULFIDINE EN-tabs Tablets are indicated: 1 AZULFIDINE EN-tabs is particularly indicated in patients with ulcerative colitis who cannot take uncoated sulfasalazine tablets because of gastrointestinal intolerance, and in whom there is evidence that this intolerance is not primarily the result of high blood levels of sulfapyridine and its metabolites, e.g., patients experiencing nausea and vomiting with the first few doses of the drug, or patients in whom a reduction in dosage does not alleviate the adverse gastrointestinal effects. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued. Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs, AZULFIDINE EN-tabs does not produce an immediate response. Concurrent treatment with analgesics and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is recommended at least until the effect of AZULFIDINE EN-tabs is apparent.
Ulcerative Colitis
Patients with ulcerative colitis should be made aware that ulcerative colitis rarely remits completely, and that the risk of relapse can be substantially reduced by continued administration of AZULFIDINE EN-tabs at a maintenance dosage.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis rarely remits. Therefore, continued administration of AZULFIDINE EN-tabs is indicated. Patients requiring sulfasalazine should follow up with their physicians to determine the need for continued administration.
Ulcerative Colitis
Adults: Children, six years of age and older: Adults: Children, six years of age and older: AZULFIDINE EN-tabs is particularly indicated in patients who cannot take uncoated sulfasalazine tablets because of gastrointestinal intolerance (e. , anorexia, nausea). If symptoms of gastric intolerance (anorexia, nausea, vomiting, etc. ) occur after the first few doses of AZULFIDINE EN-tabs, they are probably due to increased serum levels of total sulfapyridine, and may be alleviated by halving the daily dose of AZULFIDINE EN-tabs and subsequently increasing it gradually over several days. If gastric intolerance continues, the drug should be stopped for 5 to 7 days, then reintroduced at a lower daily dose.
Manufacturer:

Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc

DEXAMETHASONE- dexamethasone_tablet
Indication: INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, and serum sickness. Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycosis fungoides, pemphigus, and severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome). Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; may be used in conjunction with synthetic mineralocorticoid analogs where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer, and nonsuppurative thyroiditis. To tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia, congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia (Diamond-Blackfan anemia), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, pure red cell aplasia, and selected cases of secondary thrombocytopenia. Diagnostic testing of adrenocortical hyperfunction, trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement, tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block when used with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy. For the palliative management of leukemias and lymphomas. Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis, cerebral edema associated with primary or metastatic brain tumor, craniotomy, or head injury. Sympathetic ophthalmia, temporal arteritis, uveitis, and ocular inflammatory conditions unresponsive to topical corticosteroids. To induce a diuresis or remission of proteinuria in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome or that due to lupus erythematosus. Berylliosis, fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy, idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonias, symptomatic sarcoidosis. As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in acute gouty arthritis, acute rheumatic carditis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy). For the treatment of dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Allergic States
Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in asthma, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, and serum sickness.
Dermatologic Diseases
Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, exfoliative erythroderma, mycosis fungoides, pemphigus, and severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
Endocrine Disorders
Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the drug of choice; may be used in conjunction with synthetic mineralocorticoid analogs where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypercalcemia associated with cancer, and nonsuppurative thyroiditis.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
To tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis.
Hematologic Disorders
Acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia, congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia (Diamond-Blackfan anemia), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults, pure red cell aplasia, and selected cases of secondary thrombocytopenia.
Neoplastic Diseases
For the palliative management of leukemias and lymphomas.
Nervous System
Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis, cerebral edema associated with primary or metastatic brain tumor, craniotomy, or head injury.
Ophthalmic Diseases
Sympathetic ophthalmia, temporal arteritis, uveitis, and ocular inflammatory conditions unresponsive to topical corticosteroids.
Renal Diseases
To induce a diuresis or remission of proteinuria in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome or that due to lupus erythematosus.
Respiratory Diseases
Berylliosis, fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy, idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonias, symptomatic sarcoidosis.
Rheumatic Disorders
As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in acute gouty arthritis, acute rheumatic carditis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy). For the treatment of dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Manufacturer:

Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

ADALIMUMAB- adalimumab-fkjp
Indication: Adalimumab-fkjp is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1. 1 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) ( 1. 2 Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) ( 1. 3 Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) ( 1. 4 Crohn’s Disease (CD) ( 1. 5 Ulcerative Colitis (UC) ( 1. 6 Plaque Psoriasis (Ps) ( 1. 7 Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) ( 1. 8 Uveitis (UV) ( 1. 9 Adalimumab-fkjp is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Adalimumab-fkjp can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate or other non-biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Adalimumab-fkjp is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older. Adalimumab-fkjp can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate Adalimumab-fkjp is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. Adalimumab-fkjp can be used alone or in combination with non-biologic DMARDs. Adalimumab-fkjp is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. Adalimumab-fkjp is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older Adalimumab-fkjp is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adult patients. Limitations of Use The effectiveness of adalimumab products has not been established in patients who have lost response to or were intolerant to TNF blockers [see Clinical Studies (14. 7 Adalimumab-fkjp is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and when other systemic therapies are medically less appropriate. Adalimumab-fkjp should only be administered to patients who will be closely monitored and have regular follow-up visits with a physician [see Warnings and Precautions (5) Adalimumab-fkjp is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adult patients. HULIO is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adult patients.
Manufacturer:

Mylan Specialty L.P.

PREDNISONE- prednisone_tablet
Indication: Prednisone Tablets, USP are indicated in the following conditions: 1. Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance) 2. Rheumatic Disorders As adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: 3. Collagen Diseases During an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of: 4. Dermatologic Diseases 5. Allergic States Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment: Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis 6. Ophthalmic Diseases Severe acute and chronic allergic and inflammatory processes involving the eye and its adnexa such as: Allergic corneal marginal ulcers 7. Respiratory Diseases Symptomatic sarcoidosis 8. Hematologic Disorders Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults 9. Neoplastic Diseases For palliative management of: Leukemias and lymphomas in adults 10. Edematous States To induce a diuresis or remission of proteinuria in the nephrotic syndrome, without uremia, of the idiopathic type or that due to lupus erythematosus 11. Gastrointestinal Diseases To tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in: Ulcerative colitis 12. Nervous System Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis 13. Miscellaneous Tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or, impending block when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy
Manufacturer:

REMEDYREPACK INC.

MESALAMINE- mesalamine_tablet, delayed release
Indication: Mesalamine delayed-release tablets are indicated for the: induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients weighing at least 24 kg. Mesalamine delayed-release tablets are an aminosalicylate indicated for the: induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. ( 1 treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients weighing at least 24 kg.
Manufacturer:

McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE- prednisolone sodium phosphate_solution
Indication: Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution (10 mg Prednisolone per 5 mL), Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution (15 mg Prednisolone per 5 mL), Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution (20 mg Prednisolone per 5 mL) and Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate (25 mg Prednisolone per 5 mL) are indicated in the following conditions: 1. Allergic States Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment in adult and pediatric populations with: seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis; asthma; contact dermatitis; atopic dermatitis; serum sickness; drug hypersensitivity reactions. 2. Dermatologic Diseases Pemphigus; bullous dermatitis herpetiformis; severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome); exfoliative erythroderma; mycosis fungoides. 3. Edematous States To induce diuresis or remission of proteinuria in nephrotic syndrome in adults with lupus erythematosus and in adults and pediatric populations, with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, without uremia. 4. Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance); congenital adrenal hyperplasia; hypercalcemia associated with cancer; nonsuppurative thyroiditis. 5. Gastrointestinal Diseases To tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in: ulcerative colitis; regional enteritis. 6. Hematologic Disorders Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adults; selected cases of secondary thrombocytopenia; acquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemia; pure red cell aplasia; Diamond-Blackfan anemia. 7. Neoplastic Diseases For the treatment of acute leukemia and aggressive lymphomas in adults and children. 8. Nervous System Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis. 9. Ophthalmic Diseases Uveitis and ocular inflammatory conditions unresponsive to topical corticosteroids; temporal arteritis; sympathetic ophthalmia. 10. Respiratory Diseases Symptomatic sarcoidosis; idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonias; fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy; asthma (as distinct from allergic asthma listed above under "Allergic States"), hypersensitivity pneumonitis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) associated with hypoxemia occurring in an HIV (+) individual who is also under treatment with appropriate anti-PCP antibiotics. Studies support the efficacy of systemic corticosteroids for the treatment of these conditions: allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, idiopathic bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia. 11. Rheumatic Disorders As adjunctive therapy for short term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in: psoriatic arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low dose maintenance therapy); ankylosing spondylitis; acute and subacute bursitis; acute nonspecific tenosynovitis; acute gouty arthritis; epicondylitis. For the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis (polymyositis), polymyalgia rheumatica, Sjogren's syndrome, relapsing polychondritis, and certain cases of vasculitis. 12. Miscellaneous Tuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block, tuberculosis with enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes causing respiratory difficulty, and tuberculosis with pleural or pericardial effusion (appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy must be used concurrently when treating any tuberculosis complications); trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement; acute or chronic solid organ rejection (with or without other agents).
Manufacturer:

ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.

ABRILADA- adalimumab-afzb
Indication: INDICATIONS AND USAGE
ABRILADA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1. 1 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) ( 1. 2 Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) ( 1. 3 Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) ( 1. 4 Crohn''s Disease (CD) ( 1. 5 Ulcerative Colitis (UC) ( 1. 6 Limitations of Use: Plaque Psoriasis (Ps) ( 1. 7 Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) ( 1. 8 Uveitis (UV) ( 1. 9 ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. ABRILADA can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate or other non-biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older. ABRILADA can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate. ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. ABRILADA can be used alone or in combination with non-biologic DMARDs. ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn''s disease in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adult patients. Limitations of Use The effectiveness of adalimumab products has not been established in patients who have lost response to or were intolerant to TNF blockers [see Clinical Studies (14. 7) ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and when other systemic therapies are medically less appropriate. ABRILADA should only be administered to patients who will be closely monitored and have regular follow-up visits with a physician [see Warnings and Precautions (5) ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adult patients. ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adult patients.
Uveitis Clinical Studies
Adalimumab has been studied in 464 adult patients with uveitis (UV) in placebo-controlled and open-label extension studies [see Clinical Studies (14.10)
Manufacturer:

ABRILADA- adalimumab-afzb_solution

MESALAMINE- mesalamine_tablet, delayed release
Indication: Mesalamine delayed-release tablets are indicated for the: Induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. Treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients weighing at least 24 kg. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate indicated for the: Induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. ( 1 Treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients weighing at least 24 kg.
Manufacturer:

Actavis Pharma, Inc.

SULFASALAZINE- sulfasalazine_tablet, delayed release
Indication: INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Sulfasalazine delayed release tablets are indicated: a) b) c) d) 1 Sulfasalazine delayed release tablets are particularly indicated in patients with ulcerative colitis who cannot take uncoated sulfasalazine tablets because of gastrointestinal intolerance, and in whom there is evidence that this intolerance is not primarily the result of high blood levels of sulfapyridine and its metabolites, e.g., patients experiencing nausea and vomiting with the first few doses of the drug, or patients in whom a reduction in dosage does not alleviate the adverse gastrointestinal effects. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued. Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfasalazine delayed release tablets do not produce an immediate response. Concurrent treatment with analgesics and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is recommended at least until the effect of sulfasalazine delayed release tablets is apparent.
Ulcerative Colitis
3 to 4 g daily in evenly divided doses with dosage intervals not exceeding eight hours. It may be advisable to initiate therapy with a lower dosage, e. , 1 to 2 g daily, to reduce possible gastrointestinal intolerance. If daily doses exceeding 4 g are required to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, the increased risk of toxicity should be kept in mind. 40 to 60 mg/kg of body weight in each 24-hour period, divided into 3 to 6 doses. 30 mg/kg of body weight in each 24-hour period, divided into 4 doses. The response of acute ulcerative colitis to sulfasalazine delayed release tablets can be evaluated by clinical criteria, including the presence of fever, weight changes, and degree and frequency of diarrhea and bleeding, as well as by sigmoidoscopy and the evaluation of biopsy samples. It is often necessary to continue medication even when clinical symptoms, including diarrhea, have been controlled. When endoscopic examination confirms satisfactory improvement, dosage of sulfasalazine delayed release tablets should be reduced to a maintenance level. If diarrhea recurs, dosage should be increased to previously effective levels. Sulfasalazine delayed release tablets are particularly indicated in patients who cannot take uncoated sulfasalazine tablets because of gastrointestinal intolerance (e. , anorexia, nausea). If symptoms of gastric intolerance (anorexia, nausea, vomiting, etc. ) occur after the first few doses of sulfasalazine delayed release tablets, they are probably due to increased serum levels of total sulfapyridine, and may be alleviated by halving the daily dose of sulfasalazine delayed release tablets and subsequently increasing it gradually over several days. If gastric intolerance continues, the drug should be stopped for 5 to 7 days, then reintroduced at a lower daily dose.
Manufacturer:

Greenstone LLC

MESALAMINE- mesalamine_tablet, delayed release
Indication: Mesalamine delayed-release tablets are indicated for the: induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients weighing at least 24 kg. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate indicated for the: induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. ( 1 treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in pediatric patients weighing at least 24 kg.
Manufacturer:

Actavis Pharma, Inc.

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