Immunomodulators and Biologics for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Azathioprine, 6-MP and Methotrexate were developed for cancer chemotherapy, but when used in small doses, they can be helpful for treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as IBD and some forms of arthritis. These are medications that reduce (suppress) the activity of the immune system by suppressing the bone marrow where immune cells are formed. These medications are called immunosuppressive or immunomodulators.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011