A 33-year-old with left-sided ulcerative colitis flare (moderate) reports 4-6 bloody stools/day. What is the recommended first-line induction therapy?...

Question

A 33-year-old with left-sided ulcerative colitis flare (moderate) reports 4-6 bloody stools/day. What is the recommended first-line induction therapy?

Accepted Answer

Oral mesalazine 2-3 g/day (with or without topical)

Answer

Oral prednisolone 5 mg daily

Answer

Topical mesalazine only

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Infliximab immediately

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Oral budesonide for all

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ulcerative colitis flare (moderate)

A 33-year-old with left-sided ulcerative colitis flare (moderate) reports 4-6 bloody stools/day. What is the recommended first-line induction therapy?