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Health Encyclopedia: Ulcerative Colitis Highlights
- Ulcerative Colitis - Highlights
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- Causes
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- Risk Factors
- Ulcerative Colitis Complications
- Diagnosis
Highlights
Drug Approval
Infliximab (Remicade) was approved in 2005 for treatment of adults with ulcerative colitis. It is the first biologic drug approved for ulcerative colitis (UC). According to results published in the New England Journal of Medicine, infliximab helped patients with moderate-to-severe UC achieve and maintain remission.
Quality of Life
UC symptoms impact many patients quality of life, according to a 2005 survey. Survey results indicated:
- UC symptoms can interfere with work, family...
Expert & Community Posts
Press Your Luck with Tylenol
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...battle the game of chance by taking way too much Tylenol each day. Only this "whammy" could cost... Read more »
FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Banning Vicodin and Percocet
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...they don't know, they may also take over-the-counter Tylenol or a cold/flu remedy that also... Read more »
Treating the Fire of Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...drugs (DMARD), not anti-inflammatories (NSAID) or Tylenol. NSAID do not alter the RA disease... Read more »
Brand Name Vs. Generic Arthritis Pain Relievers
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert...watchdog. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol. As such, it should not matter if... Read more »
Beyond Osteoarthritis: Looking Toward A Future Without Knee Pain
By Dr. Borigini , Health Expert...therapy in knee OA is pain relief. Acetaminophen ("Tylenol") is the initial systemic drug... Read more »
Health Guide
Hepatitis: Highlights
...approved for chronic hepatitis C.Drug WarningPatients with hepatitis A or B should not take acetaminophen (Tylenol), according to research presented at the 2006 Digestive Disease Week conference.... Read more »Hepatitis: Symptom Management
...anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that should be avoided include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) may increase liver enzymes and cause liver damage... Read more »Acid Reflux Causes
...effects. This is especially true if there are no risk factors or indications of ulcers. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a good alternative for those who want to relieve mild pain.Other Drugs. Many... Read more »Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management
...psychologic disorder, and such drugs will not affect the basic illness.Pain-RelieversAcetaminophen (Tylenol) is the drug of choice for mild pain. Acetaminophen is not a nonsteroidal... Read more »Headaches: Tension: Managing Tension-Type Headaches
...pain relievers are sufficient for mild symptoms. The most common pain relievers are:Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Anacin-3, Panadal, Phenaphen, Valadol)Over-the-counter NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen... Read more »Images
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