Abstract
Various medications are used to control the symptoms of Crohn's disease. This article reviews the traditional medical therapies of Crohn's disease, including aminosalicylates and corticosteroids, and the broad armamentarium of immune modulators and biologic agents that are becoming increasingly important in the management of Crohn's disease.
MeSH terms
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Adjuvants, Immunologic / therapeutic use*
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Aminosalicylic Acids / therapeutic use*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Crohn Disease / drug therapy*
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Crohn Disease / immunology
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Nutritional Support / methods*
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Steroids
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Adjuvants, Immunologic
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Aminosalicylic Acids
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Steroids