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What are the 3 main types of drugs used |
Aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants |
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Give 2 examples of aminosalicylates |
Mesalazine, olsalazine |
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Give an example of a corticosteroid |
Prednisolone |
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Give 3 examples of immunosuppressants |
Azathioprine, mercaptopurine, methotrexate |
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What type of drug is adalimumab |
Subcutaneous (applied under the skin) anti-TNF agent, monoclonal antibody |
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What does metronidazole do |
Blocks nucleus acid synthesis |
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Mechanism of prednisone |
Metabolised in liver to its active form, prednisolone Binds to specific cytoplasm receptors Reduces activity of immune cells and blocks inflammation |
