Crohn's Patient

Did you know?

Did you know? #8 Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs)
may irritate your
digestive tract.

Talk to your doctor if your symptoms get aggravated.

Maybe it's time to speak
with your doctor.

If you’re experiencing Crohn’s symptoms and flare-ups, work with your doctor to learn as much as you can about available options, and find the plan that meets your individual needs.

And don’t wait—the sooner you speak with your doctor, the sooner you can together identify a plan that’s right for you.

Be informed: 5 classes of medications.

Before speaking with your doctor, familiarize yourself with the 5 categories of available Crohn’s disease medications2.

Antibiotics
Metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, and other antibiotics may be used when Crohn’s-related infections occur.

Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs)
Given either orally or rectally, these drugs work to decrease inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract.

Corticosteroids
Given either orally, rectally, or intravenously these medications are used to help reduce inflammation.

Immune modifers (immunomodulators)
Given orally, this class of medications suppresses the body’s immune response so that it cannot cause ongoing inflammation.

Biologic therapies (biologics)
Given intravenously or injected, this class of drugs targets a specific inflammatory pathway to reduce inflammation.