Colitis Articles A-Z

Azulfidine Drug Interactions

Medicines that may cause Azulfidine drug interactions include digoxin, warfarin, and folic acid. This part of the eMedTV library explores the possible side effects or complications that may occur when these drugs are combined with Azulfidine.

Azulfidine for Colitis

Azulfidine Overdose

Symptoms of an Azulfidine overdose may include nausea or vomiting, drowsiness, and abdominal pain. This eMedTV Web page describes other possible signs of an overdose and lists the various treatment options that are available.

Azulfidine Side Effects

Headache, nausea or vomiting, and loss of appetite are some of the most common Azulfidine side effects. This eMedTV article also describes less common side effects of the drug, as well as serious problems that may require medical attention.

Azulfidine Uses

Azulfidine works to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis by relieving inflammation. This eMedTV article describes how the medication achieves this and offers a list of possible "off-label" Azulfidine uses.

Azulfidine Warnings and Precautions

Azulfidine can cause low sperm count and infertility in men. This eMedTV page contains other important Azulfidine warnings and precautions, including other side effects that may occur and information on what to tell your doctor before taking it.

Budesinide

Available by prescription, budesonide is a drug approved to treat Crohn's disease, allergies, and asthma. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of this drug and provides a link to more information. Budesinide is a common misspelling of budesonide.

Budesonid

Asthma, allergies, and Crohn's disease are conditions that are treated with budesonide. This eMedTV segment takes a brief look at the drug and provides a link to more detailed information. Budesonid is a common misspelling of budesonide.

Budesonida

Budesonide is a prescription medicine approved to treat asthma, allergies, and Crohn's disease. This eMedTV article briefly describes the drug and provides a link to more detailed information. Budesonida is the Spanish name for budesonide.

Budesonide

Budesonide is licensed for the treatment of asthma, allergies, and Crohn's disease. This eMedTV page describes how budesonide helps reduce inflammation, lists some of the available products, and explains the factors that will determine your dosage.

Budosenide

Budesonide is a drug used to treat allergies, asthma, and Crohn's disease. This part of the eMedTV library talks about budesonide, including an explanation of how the prescription medication works. Budosenide is a common misspelling of budesonide.

Budosinide

A prescription drug, budesonide is used to treat conditions such as allergies and asthma. This eMedTV Web page briefly describes budesonide and provides a link to more information on the topic. Budosinide is a common misspelling of budesonide.

Canasa

Canasa is a prescription medication used to reduce symptoms of ulcerative proctitis. This eMedTV page explains how to use the drug (which comes in suppository form), describes how it works, and lists precautions to be aware of before using it.

Canasa and Breastfeeding

Canasa is most likely safe to use while breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Canasa and breastfeeding, including an explanation of whether the drug is passed through breast milk and how the drug's form affects this.

Canasa and Pregnancy

Canasa is generally considered safe for pregnant women. This section of the eMedTV Web site offers more information on Canasa and pregnancy, and describes the research findings on the effects of the drug in pregnant animals.

Canasa Dosage

Most people start with a Canasa dosage of one suppository inserted once daily at bedtime. This page on the eMedTV Web site contains other dosing guidelines and offers tips on how to use the Canasa suppository properly.

Canasa Drug Interactions

Canasa may potentially interact with certain medications, such as warfarin and digoxin. This section of the eMedTV library further describes the possible problems that may occur with these particular Canasa drug interactions.

Canasa Side Effects

The most common Canasa side effects seen in clinical studies include dizziness, rectal pain, and acne. This eMedTV segment lists other common side effects of the drug and also explains which ones should be reported promptly to a healthcare provider.

Canasa Suppositories

Canasa Uses

Canasa is used for the treatment of ulcerative proctitis in adults. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works to treat symptoms of ulcerative proctitis, addresses giving the drug to children, and describes possible "off-label" Canasa uses.

Canasa Warnings and Precautions

Canasa may potentially cause pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac around the heart. This eMedTV page contains more Canasa warnings and precautions, including a list of other possible side effects and certain people who should avoid the drug.

Cause of Ulcerative Colitis

This eMedTV article explains that although researchers don't know the cause of ulcerative colitis, they have several theories about what might cause the disease. Among these possible causes are genetics and the environment.

Cholitis

Ulcerative colitis is a disease that can cause rectal bleeding and other problems. This eMedTV article offers an overview of the condition and provides a link to more information. Cholitis is a common misspelling and variation of ulcerative colitis.

Cholitis Diet

There is no diet that has been proven effective for treating ulcerative colitis; however, as this eMedTV page explains, avoiding certain foods may reduce its symptoms. Cholitis diet is a common misspelling and variation of ulcerative colitis diet.

Chrone Disease

Crohn's disease, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is a condition affecting the digestive tract. It causes inflammation and diarrhea, and while it can't be cured, the symptoms can be managed. Chrone disease is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.

Chrones Disease

Crohn's disease occurs when the digestive tract becomes inflamed, which can cause recurring diarrhea. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the condition and links to more information. Chrones disease is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.

Chrones Disease Diet

While no diet can cure Crohn's disease, avoiding certain foods may help control symptoms. This eMedTV article lists some of these foods and provides a link to more information. Chrones disease diet is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease diet.

Chrones Disease Symptoms

Crohn's disease symptoms can be frequent or they may only occur now and then. This eMedTV page provides information about specific signs and a link to more information. Chrones disease symptoms is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease symptoms.

Chrones Disease Treatment

Dietary changes, lifestyle changes, and drugs are some of the treatment options for Crohn's disease. This eMedTV page also provides a link to more information on the topic. Chrones disease treatment is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease treatment.

Chrons Colitis

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. This eMedTV resource offers a brief overview of this condition and provides a link to more detailed information. Chrons colitis is a common misspelling and variation of Crohn's disease.

Chrons Disease

Crohn's disease occurs when there is an inflammation in the digestive tract. This eMedTV resource describes symptoms of the disease, such as diarrhea, as well as treatment options. Chrons disease is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease.

Chrons Disease Symptoms

This eMedTV article covers common Crohn's disease symptoms (such as chronic diarrhea) and symptoms often seen in children with the disease (such as unexplained weight loss). Chrons disease symptoms is a common misspelling of Crohn's disease symptoms.

Cimzia

Cimzia is a prescription medicine used for relieving the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease. This eMedTV Web page describes how the drug works, explains how often it needs to be taken, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Cimzia and Breastfeeding

The manufacturer of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) does not recommend using this drug while breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Cimzia and breastfeeding, and explains whether this medicine passes through breast milk.

Cimzia and Hair Loss

Hair loss is a rare but possible side effect that has been reported with Cimzia. This eMedTV page provides more information about Cimzia and hair loss, and explains what your healthcare provider may recommend if this side effect occurs.

Cimzia and Pregnancy

The full risks of using Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) during pregnancy are not known at this time. As this eMedTV article explains, however, animal studies on Cimzia and pregnancy show that no problems occurred when the drug was given to pregnant rats.

Cimzia Dosage

There is only one standard Cimzia dosage, regardless of your age or weight. As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended starting dose is 400 mg every two weeks for three doses, followed by one dose every four weeks (if the drug works for you).

Cimzia Interactions

Anakinra and "live" vaccinations may cause potentially negative drug interactions with Cimzia. As this eMedTV segment explains, if you receive a live vaccine while taking Cimzia, you could become infected with the virus or bacteria from the vaccine.

Cimzia Medication Information

This eMedTV Web page discusses the prescription medicine Cimzia. Information includes its uses, side effects, dosing, warnings, precautions, and possible drug interactions.

Cimzia Overdose

A Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) overdose seems unlikely because the medicine is injected by your doctor. This eMedTV page further explains why an overdose of Cimzia seems unlikely and explores various treatment options that may be used for an overdose.

Cimzia Side Effects

Possibly serious Cimzia side effects that require medical attention include chills, fever, or seizures. As this eMedTV page explains, however, most side effects are mild and do not require medical attention in most cases (such as joint pain).

Cimzia Uses

As this eMedTV segment explains, Cimzia is used for relieving the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease in adults. This article explains how the medication works, explores possible off-label uses, and discusses the use of this drug in children.

Cimzia Warnings and Precautions

If you have diabetes, let your healthcare provider know before you start taking Cimzia. This eMedTV article lists other conditions to tell your doctor about before using Cimzia. Warnings and precautions on who should not use this drug are also included.