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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2008; 14(9): 1326-1332
Published online Mar 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1326
Table 2 FDA classes of medications used to treat IBD
FDA classMedications
B5-Aminosalicylic acid preparations (sulfasalazine, mesalamine, balsalazide); metronidazole, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid; infliximab; adalimumab
C5-Aminosalicylic acid preparations (Olsalazine); fluoroquinolones; corticosteroids; bisphosphonates; cyclosporin; tacrolimus
DAzathioprine and 6-MP
XMethotrexate; thalidomide