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Taking Predizone For Long Time. How Can I Get Rid Of?
Question: How can i get off predizone of 30 years. 10 mg for chrones Any news meds. Chrones is doing great at 64 mo surgery for 23 years
Brief Answer:
There are few agents, discuss with your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in XXXXXXX I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
These are few medications which is used for steroid sparing Crohn's:
1. Budesonide- It is a steroid but this doesn't have any systemic side effect of prednisolone. It is given in dose of 9mg/day in three divided doses.
2. Azathiopurine: Is an immunomodulator given in dose of 2 to 2.5mg/kg
3. Injection methotrexate 25mg in a week
So discuss with your treating doctor for the suitability of the any of the above agent
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
There are few agents, discuss with your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in XXXXXXX I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
These are few medications which is used for steroid sparing Crohn's:
1. Budesonide- It is a steroid but this doesn't have any systemic side effect of prednisolone. It is given in dose of 9mg/day in three divided doses.
2. Azathiopurine: Is an immunomodulator given in dose of 2 to 2.5mg/kg
3. Injection methotrexate 25mg in a week
So discuss with your treating doctor for the suitability of the any of the above agent
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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