Crohn’s & Colitis Glossary

Taking medication(s) as prescribed by a healthcare professional.

Medications that contain 5-aminosalicylic acid and help reduce inflammation in the lining of the intestine.

Medications that treat infections and slow down the growth of bacteria.

Medications made from antibodies of living organisms and/or grown in a laboratory that help to suppress inflammation.

Medications that are designed to be near-identical copies of FDA-approved biologic therapies.

Medications that decrease swelling and inflammation by suppressing the immune system. These are used as short-term medication.

The ability to produce a desired result or effect.

A procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to empty the bowels. It may also be used to deliver medication.

A nutrient-rich, liquid formula that is taken by mouth or through a feeding tube that goes into the stomach or small intestine.

Medications that change the way the immune system works.

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