A 40 year old woman with Crohn’s Disease reports multiple bowel movements with frequent stools. She was previously treated with a mesalamine derivative “Pentasa” and in the latest episode of the disease flare up she didn’t tolerate the oral steroid therapy with budesonide. What is the next appropriate step in her treatment?
Correct Answer: Azathioprine
Description: Answer: c) AzathioprineAzathioprine can be used to control the flare ups in Crohn's disease without any steroid related side effects
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