Colitis Articles A-Z
Dipentum can be used to prevent symptoms of ulcerative colitis in people for whom it is in remission. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed overview of the drug, including how it works, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
This eMedTV resource provides a look at the possible risks when a woman taking Dipentum is breastfeeding her child. It also explains how you and your doctor can make a shared decision about Dipentum and breastfeeding for your particular situation.
This eMedTV page discusses the results of previous animal studies involving Dipentum and pregnancy, and also explains that you should talk with you doctor if you become pregnant while taking the drug.
For adults with ulcerative colitis, the Dipentum dosage is two 250 mg capsules, taken twice daily. This eMedTV article lists factors that can affect Dipentum dosing (such as other drugs you're taking), as well as some tips on taking the drug.
Dipentum drug interactions can potentially occur if Dipentum is combined with certain other drugs. This eMedTV article lists the medicines that are known to interact with Dipentum and explains how your healthcare provider will minimize the risk.
Some possible symptoms of a Dipentum overdose include ringing in the ears, confusion, and sweating. This eMedTV page lists other symptoms that may occur and also covers possible treatment options for an overdose on Dipentum (such as supportive care).
Dipentum side effects can include headaches, nausea, and abdominal pain (or stomach pain). This eMedTV segment lists other common side effects of Dipentum, as well as some more serious side effects of the drug (like signs of an allergic reaction).
Dipentum uses typically involve the treatment of ulcerative colitis that has gone into remission. This eMedTV article explores these and other uses for the drug in more detail, including possible off-label uses.
Dipentum Warnings and Precautions
Because the medication is not safe for everyone, this eMedTV segment offers Dipentum warnings and precautions to be aware of before taking it. A list of people who should not take the drug is provided, as are things to discuss with your doctor.
Drug Interactions With Azathioprine
This eMedTV Web page explains the drug interactions with azathioprine that can occur when the medication is taken with other drugs, such as allopurinol, warfarin, or ACE inhibitors. This page also describes the problems these interactions can cause.
Drug Interactions With Infliximab
This portion of the eMedTV Web site explores potential drug interactions with infliximab and other medications, such as live vaccines, anakinra, and etanercept. This article also describes the problems that can occur with these drug interactions.
Drug Interactions With Sulfasalazine
Folic acid, digoxin, and warfarin are medicines that may cause drug interactions with sulfasalazine. This eMedTV article discusses these interactions in more detail and describes the side effects that may occur as a result of mixing the drugs.
Drug Interactions With Sulfasalazine Delayed-Release
Digoxin, folic acid, and warfarin can cause drug interactions with sulfasalazine delayed-release. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at these interactions and explains how they can cause potentially negative side effects.
Entocort EC is a type of prescription steroid that is used to treat Crohn's disease. This selection from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of Entocort EC, explains how and when to take the drug, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
The manufacturer of Entocort EC (budesonide EC) advises breastfeeding women to avoid the medication. This eMedTV segment provides more information on the risks of Entocort EC and breastfeeding. This page also discusses the research done on the topic.
It may not be safe to take Entocort EC (budesonide EC) during pregnancy. This eMedTV page explores Entocort EC and pregnancy, explaining when a doctor may decide that it is safe to take the drug. This page also discusses animal studies on Entocort EC.
For the treatment of active Crohn's disease, the typical Entocort EC dosage is 9 mg once daily. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Entocort EC dosing guidelines, including precautions and tips for when and how to take the drug.
Medicines that may lead to Entocort EC drug interactions include certain antibiotics and antifungals. This eMedTV Web page outlines other drugs that may interact with Entocort EC and describes the problems these interactions may cause.
Your healthcare provider may prescribe Entocort for Crohn's disease. This eMedTV Web segment looks at the drug, including its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, and interactions.
The effects of an Entocort EC (budesonide EC) overdose will vary, depending on several factors. This eMedTV segment describes these factors in more detail and discusses possible treatment options that are available for an Entocort EC overdose.
As this eMedTV page explains, headaches and respiratory infections are the most common Entocort EC side effects that were reported in clinical studies. This page also discusses other side effects of Entocort EC, including those that need medical care.
Entocort EC is a prescription drug that is used for treating the symptoms of Crohn's disease. This eMedTV article describes Entocort EC uses in more detail, including whether it is used in children and possible off-label uses.
Entocort Warnings and Precautions
Entocort EC can suppress the immune system, which may increase your risk of infections. This eMedTV Web page offers other Entocort EC warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your healthcare provider before taking the medicine.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Ulcerative Colitis
As this eMedTV page explains, diagnosing ulcerative colitis may involve a "flexible sigmoidoscopy." Ulcerative colitis diagnosis using a sigmoidoscopy can only be done, however, when the rectum and lower colon have been emptied of stool beforehand.
There is currently no generic Asacol available on the market. This eMedTV Web page discusses the potential dangers of buying so-called "generic Asacol" products that can be found on the Internet and explains when the patent for Asacol expires.
There is currently a generic version of Azulfidine available called Sulfasalazine 500 mg tablets. This eMedTV resource offers more information on generic Azulfidine, including a list of drug companies that currently manufacture the product.
Canasa is not yet available in generic form. This article from the eMedTV archives explains why, even though the patent for Canasa has already expired, no generic manufacturers have chosen to make a generic Canasa.
There are currently three companies that manufacture generic Colazal (balsalazide). This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at generic Colazal, explaining how the generic versions of the drug compare to brand-name Colazal.
As this eMedTV page explains, Entocort EC (budesonide EC) is currently protected by a patent that prevents any company from making a generic form of the drug. Once the patent expires (in May 2011), a generic Entocort EC product may become available.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explains why there may never be a generic Humira available. This resource also warns that places claiming to sell a generic Humira may be selling a product that is fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous.
There may never be a generic infliximab available because the medication is considered a "biologic." This eMedTV segment explains why generic biologics are not manufactured and also warns people about companies claiming to sell a generic infliximab.
Lialda is currently under a patent that prevents companies from producing a generic form of the drug. This eMedTV page explains when generic Lialda is expected to become available and discusses the difference between generic Lialda and mesalamine.
Rowasa is currently available in generic form. As this article from the eMedTV Web site explains, generic Rowasa is sold under the name Mesalamine rectal suspension and is manufactured by several drug companies.
This eMedTV page provides a brief overview of Humira, a drug used to treat inflammatory conditions of the joints, spine, and digestive system. This page also explains how the drug is administered. Humera is a common misspelling of Humira.