Ulcerative Colitis Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What does UC affect
A
Colon only
2
Q
What is used to treat diarrhoea in UC
A
Loperamide and codeine but NOT in acute as can lead to toxic megacolon
3
Q
What is used to treat proctitis
A
Topical aminosalicylate
If remission is not reached, add oral. If still no improvement, add oral or topical corticosteroid
4
Q
Treatment of severe UC
A
IV Corticosteroids e.g. Hydrocortisone or methylprednisolone
5
Q
What can aminosalicylates lead to
A
Bone marrow suppression
6
Q
Cautions with sulfazalazine
A
Contact lenses = stain yellow
Body fluids = yellow
7
Q
What is used in treatment if UC
A
ACTBAD
Aminosalicylates
Corticosteroids
Thiopurine
Biologics
Abx
D and C
