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Azulfidine Oral
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. This medication does not cure this condition, but it helps decrease symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. After an attack is treated, sulfasalazine is also used to increase the amount of time between attacks. This medication works by reducing irritation and swelling in the large intestines.
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Bentyl Oral
This medication is used to treat a certain intestinal problem (irritable bowel syndrome) when other treatments have not worked (e.g., diet changes, anxiety treatment). Dicyclomine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics/antispasmodics. It works by decreasing intestinal cramping.
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Cipro XR Oral
This medication is used to treat kidney or bladder (urinary tract)
infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called
quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
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Colazal Oral
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative
colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as
diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Balsalazide is an
anti-inflammatory drug that works by decreasing swelling in the
colon.
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Dipentum Oral
Olsalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called
ulcerative colitis. It does not cure ulcerative colitis, but it may
decrease symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal
bleeding caused by irritation/swelling of the colon/rectum. After
an attack is treated, olsalazine is used to increase the amount of
time between attacks.
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Entocort EC Oral
This medication is used to treat a flare/attack of a bowel
condition called Crohn's disease. While budesonide does not cure
this condition, it may decrease symptoms such as pain and diarrhea.
Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory drug (corticosteroid hormone).
It works by decreasing the body's natural defense response (immune
response).
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Imodium A-D Oral
This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including
traveler's diarrhea). It works by slowing down the movement of the
gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the
stool less watery. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of
discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy. It is also
used to treat on-going diarrhea in people with inflammatory bowel
disease.
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Pentasa Oral
Mesalamine (also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid) is used to treat
ulcerative colitis, a type of bowel disease. It does not cure
ulcerative colitis, but it may decrease symptoms such as stomach
pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by irritation/swelling
of the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate
anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by blocking the
production of certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and
swelling.
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Rowasa Rect
Mesalamine (also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid) is used to treat
ulcerative proctitis, a type of bowel disease. It does not cure
ulcerative proctitis, but it may decrease the number of stools, the
amount of mucus/blood in the stools, and the rectal bleeding caused
by irritation/swelling of the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an
aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by
blocking the production of certain natural chemicals that may cause
pain and swelling.
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Asacol Oral
This medication is used to treat ulcerative colitis, a
type of bowel disease. It does not cure ulcerative colitis, but it may decrease
symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by
irritation/swelling in the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate
anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by keeping your body from making
certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling.
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Asacol HD Oral
This medication is used to treat ulcerative colitis, a
type of bowel disease. It does not cure ulcerative colitis, but it may decrease
symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by
irritation/swelling in the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate
anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by keeping your body from making
certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling.
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Lialda Oral
This medication is used to treat a flare/attack of
ulcerative colitis, a type of bowel disease. It does not cure ulcerative
colitis, but it may decrease symptoms such as diarrhea and rectal bleeding
caused by irritation/swelling (inflammation) in the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is
an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by keeping
your body from making certain natural chemicals that may cause
inflammation.
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Cimzia SubQ
This medication is used to treat a bowel condition called
Crohn's disease when it has not improved with other drugs. This medication is
also used to reduce pain and swelling due to rheumatoid arthritis. Certolizumab
belongs to a class of drugs known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. It
works by blocking TNF, a substance made by the body that causes swelling
(inflammation).
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Apriso Oral
Mesalamine (also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid) is used
to lessen the signs and severity of ulcerative colitis (remission). It does not
cure ulcerative colitis (a bowel disease), but mesalamine may decrease symptoms
such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by
irritation/swelling of the colon/rectum. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate
anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by blocking the production of
certain natural chemicals that may cause pain and swelling. After an attack has
been treated, mesalamine is used to increase the amount of time between attacks
of ulcerative colitis.
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HyoMax-DT Oral
Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach/intestinal
problems such as cramps and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also
used to treat other conditions such as bladder and bowel control
problems, cramping pain caused by kidney stones and gallstones, and
Parkinson's disease. In addition, it is used to decrease side
effects of certain medications (drugs used to treat myasthenia
gravis) and insecticides.
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HyoMax-SL SL
Hyoscyamine is used to treat a variety of stomach/intestinal
problems such as cramps and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also
used to treat other conditions such as bladder and bowel control
problems, cramping pain caused by kidney stones and gallstones, and
Parkinson's disease. In addition, it is used to decrease side
effects of certain medications (drugs used to treat myasthenia
gravis) and insecticides.