Treatment of refractory microscopic colitis with azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Many patients with microscopic colitis will respond to antidiarrheal medications or to anti-inflammatory therapy with 5-aminosalicylates, although a few require corticosteroids. Some patients do not tolerate corticosteroid side effects, and a small subset are dependent on or refractory to corticosteroids. We report our experience with azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine in patients with microscopic colitis.
Medical subject headings
- Azathioprine
- Colitis
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Mercaptopurine