Medications for Colitis
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Colitis.
Found 28 Approved Drugs for Colitis
Infliximab
Brand Names
Zymfentra, Avsola, Inflectra, Remicade, Renflexis
Infliximab
Brand Names
Zymfentra, Avsola, Inflectra, Remicade, Renflexis
Form: Injection, Kit
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Intravenous
FDA approval date: August 24, 1998
Classification: Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker
ZYMFENTRA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated in adults for maintenance treatment of: moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis following treatment with an infliximab product administered intravenously. ( 1 ) moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease following treatment with an infliximab products administered intraneously. ( 1 ) ZYMFENTRA is indicated in adults for maintenance treatment of: moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis following treatment with an infliximab product administered intravenously. moderately to severely active Crohn's disease following treatment with an infliximab product administered intravetnously.
Mesalamine
Brand Names
Pentasa, Canasa, Apriso, Lialda, sfRowasa Sulfite-Free, Rowasa
Mesalamine
Brand Names
Pentasa, Canasa, Apriso, Lialda, sfRowasa Sulfite-Free, Rowasa
Form: Suppository, Tablet, Enema, Kit, Suspension, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral, Rectal
FDA approval date: May 10, 1993
Classification: Aminosalicylate
Mesalamine delayed-release tablets are indicated for the: induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. Pediatric use information is approved for Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.'s LIALDA (mesalamine) delayed-release tablets. However, due to Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. Mesalamine delayed-release tablets are an aminosalicylate indicated for the: induction and maintenance of remission in adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis. ( 1 )
Entyvio
Generic Name
Vedolizumab
Entyvio
Generic Name
Vedolizumab
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Intravenous
FDA approval date: May 20, 2014
Classification: Integrin Receptor Antagonist
ENTYVIO is indicated in adults for the treatment of: moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD). ENTYVIO is an integrin receptor antagonist indicated in adults for the treatment of: moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). ( 1 ) moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD). ( 1 )
Sulfasalazine
Brand Names
Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs
Sulfasalazine
Brand Names
Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: June 20, 1950
Classification: Aminosalicylate
Sulfasalazine delayed release tablets are indicated: a) in the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, and as adjunctive therapy in severe ulcerative colitis; b) for the prolongation of the remission period between acute attacks of ulcerative colitis; c) in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have responded inadequately to salicylates or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., an insufficient therapeutic response to, or intolerance of, an adequate trial of full doses of one or more nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs); and d) in the treatment of pediatric patients with polyarticular-course 1 juvenile rheumatoid arthritis who have responded inadequately to salicylates or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Sulfasalazine delayed release tablets are particularly indicated in patients with ulcerative colitis who cannot take uncoated sulfasalazine tablets because of gastrointestinal intolerance, and in whom there is evidence that this intolerance is not primarily the result of high blood levels of sulfapyridine and its metabolites, e.g., patients experiencing nausea and vomiting with the first few doses of the drug, or patients in whom a reduction in dosage does not alleviate the adverse gastrointestinal effects. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued. Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfasalazine delayed release tablets do not produce an immediate response. Concurrent treatment with analgesics and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is recommended at least until the effect of sulfasalazine delayed release tablets is apparent.
Adalimumab
Brand Names
Adalimumab-aacf, Humira
Adalimumab
Brand Names
Adalimumab-aacf, Humira
Form: Kit
Method of administration: Subcutaneous
FDA approval date: December 31, 2002
HUMIRA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: Reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.
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