All of the following drugs may be used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis Except
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Methotrexate Methotrexate in crohn's disease Methotrexate has been shown to be effective for inducing remission in patients with steroid dependent and steroid refractory crohn's disease. Agents that may be used for treatment of ulcerative colitis 5-ASA Glucocoicoids Azathioprine and 6 mercaptopurine Cyclosporine or TNF alpha therapy (Infliximab). Tacrolimus is a macrolide antibody that has shown to be effective in adults with steroid dependent or refractory ulcerative colitis. Drugs used in crohn's disease Cyclosporine or infliximab 6-Mercaptopurine or azathioprine Glucocoicoid IV Glucocoicoid oral Glucocoicoid rectal 5-ASA rectal or oral
Coicosteroids
Azathioprine
Sulfasalazine
Methotrexate