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PDA: Drugs for IBS (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

IBS drug names and their functions, mechanisms and side effects

2 cards·by lizzieheinonen
drug actionpharmacologyibsmedicinedrugs
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Aminocalicylates
Inhibits prostaglandin production, reducing inflammation
Olsalazine
Delivers mesalazine (5-ASA) past the small intestine, directly to the large intestine. SE: abdominal pain, diarrhoea, headaches, nausea