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Corticosteroids for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| budesonide | Entocort (prescription) |
| dexamethasone | |
| hydrocortisone | Cortef (prescription), Cortenema (prescription), Proctofoam (prescription) |
| methylprednisolone | |
| prednisolone | Orapred (prescription) |
| prednisone |
Some of these medicines may be taken as pills. If the disease affects only the lower part of the colon, corticosteroids can be given by enema. For disease that only affects the rectum, suppositories and topical creams can be used. In severe cases, some corticosteroids are given through a needle in a vein (IV).
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 8, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology | |
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