Different Types of Colitis Medication
July 3rd, 2008 by kingsxSince ulcerative colitis patients do not benefit from medication, their treatment aims to cure the condition with the help of medication. The doctors concentrate on providing a cure by inducing and maintaining remission, reducing the side effects of the treatment and improving the quality of life. Anti-inflammatory medicines prescribed as a part of ulcerative colitis medications are given in order to reduce inflammation of the inner lining of the intestine. Anti-inflammatory ulcerative colitis medications are similar to those prescribed for arthritis patients. These include topical 5-ASA compounds like azulfidine and olsalazine as well as systemic anti inflammatory medications like corticosteroids.