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Tag: Drugs for IBD

  • Ustekinumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Stelara Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  Monoclonal Antibodies;  Interleukin Inhibitors Description Interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23 antagonist; given intravenously and subcutaneouslyUsed for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adult and pediatric patients 6 years and older, and for adults with moderate to severely active Crohn’s disease…

  • Vedolizumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Entyvio Inflammatory Bowel Disease Agents;  Monoclonal Antibodies, Integrin Blockers Description Monoclonal antibody that is a specific integrin receptor antagonist; given via IV infusion, dosed every 8 weeks for maintenanceUsed for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease in adultsMonitor for infusion and…

  • Infliximab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Remicade, Inflectra, infliximab-dyyb, Renflexis, infliximab-abda, Ixifi, infliximab-qbtx, Avsola, infliximab-axxq Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Immunosuppressants;  Monoclonal Antibodies;  Inflammatory Bowel Disease Agents Description TNF blocker; given as an intravenous infusionUsed for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in adult and pediatric patients 6 years and older; also used in adults…

  • Golimumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Simponi, Simponi Aria Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies;  Inflammatory Bowel Disease Agents Description Parenteral TNF blockerUsed for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ulcerative colitisBoxed warning highlights risk for serious infections and potential for malignancy Indications Indicated for the treatment…

  • Certolizumab Pegol

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cimzia DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Immunosuppressants Description TNF-alpha blocker (TNF-blocker) conjugated to polyethylene glycol; for subcutaneous useUsed in adults for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographical axial spondyloarthritisBoxed warning regarding increased risk for serious infection and possible malignancy Indications Indicated for maintaining…

  • Adalimumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Humira, Amjevita, adalimumab-atto, Cyltezo, adalimumab-adbm, Hyrimoz, adalimumab-adaz, Hadlima, adalimumab-bwwd, adalimumab-afzb, Abrilada, Hulio, adalimumab-fkjp, Yusimry, adalimumab-aqvh, Idacio, adalimumab-aacf Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies;  Inflammatory Bowel Disease Agents Description TNF-alpha blocker (TNF-blocker); for subcutaneous useUsed for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis,…

  • Olsalazine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dipentum 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives Description Oral diazo-bonded 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) prodrug; bacterial azoreduction in the intestines releases mesalamine (5-ASA)Used in adults for the maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitisDose-related diarrhea is relatively common Indications Indicated for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis in patients intolerant of sulfasalazine.…

  • Mesalamine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Pentasa, Delzicol, Lialda, Apriso, Asacol HD (DSC) 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives mesalamine rectal (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Canasa, Rowasa Classes: 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives Description 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA); available in oral and rectal formulations; clinical response is due to local effectUsed as an anti-inflammatory agent for ulcerative colitis; not considered effective for…

  • Balsalazide

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Colazal, Giazo (dsc) 5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivatives Description Oral diazo-bonded 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) prodrug; releases mesalamine (5-ASA) in colonCapsules (e.g., Colazal) used in adult and pediatric patients 5 years and older for mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis (UC)Improved tolerability vs. olsalazine Indications Indicated for the treatment of mildly…