Watch this video to learn about medications used in the treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including 5-ASAs, immunosuppressants, steroids, biologics, biosimilars, and other emerging treatments for IBD in Canada. Find out from an expert gastroenterologist how these medications work in IBD, what they are used for, which types of patients can access these medications, potential benefits, side effects, and risks. Other topics include minimizing steroid use, discussing treatment goals with healthcare providers, and the role of treatment in promoting mucosal (gut) healing.
Speaker:
Dr. John K. Marshall (MD, MSc, FRCPC, CAGF, AGAF), Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Gastroenterology, McMaster University