Inflammatory bowel disease: sorting out the treatment options.

Cleve Clin J Med · 2002

review · Level V

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Abstract

An increasing array of treatments such as immunosuppressive drugs and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors can offer patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease improved relief from symptoms with fewer adverse effects. Several additional drugs have shown promise, including nicotine, antimicrobials, and heparin.