Know How Meds for Ulcerative Colitis Stack Up

April 2019

You'll see many med options for patients with ulcerative colitis.

These patients have inflammation of the colon...leading to problems such as abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and urgent bowel movements.

Rectal treatment is usually tried first for mild disease limited to the rectum or left side of the colon. These often work faster than orals.

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Table of Contents

Veterinary Medicine Follow Safeguards When Dispensing Controlled Substances for Pets
Measles Help Identify Patients Needing Measles Vaccines
COPD Be Ready to Handle Rxs for the New COPD Drug, Yupelri
Edema Look for Meds That Can Cause Swelling in the Legs or Arms
Med Safety Prevent Mix-Ups With Sublingual Nitroglycerin
Ulcerative Colitis Know How Meds for Ulcerative Colitis Stack Up
Migraine Help Keep Kids Safe While Taking Migraine Meds
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Oral Health Demystify Magic Mouthwash Rxs