Biologics for IBD
This information sheet is for people who want to learn about biologic medications.
About Ulcerative Colitis
This information sheet is for people who want to learn more about ulcerative colitis.
About Crohn’s Disease
This information sheet is for people who want to learn more about Crohn’s disease.
Vedolizumab for IBD
Vedolizumab is a complex biological drug known as a monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies can target very specific parts of your immune system to help control inflammation.
Vaccinations and IBD
The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may include drugs that suppress your immune system. Before commencing treatment with a drug that alters your immune system, your IBD team will check your immunity to certain diseases and may ask you to undergo vaccination.
Ustekinumab for IBD
Ustekinumab is a complex biological drug known as a ‘monoclonal antibody’. Monoclonal antibodies can target very specific parts of your immune system to help control inflammation.
Upadacitinib for IBD
Upadacitinib is a medicine known as a ‘Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor’. JAKs are enzymes that trigger the body’s immune response, which causes inflammation if you have IBD (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis).
Travel and IBD
You may find the thought of traveling daunting when you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). With careful planning, it should be possible for you to travel safely to most places for both short and long holidays.
Tofacitinib for IBD
Tofacitinib is a medicine known as a ‘Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor’. JAKs are enzymes that trigger the body’s immune response, which causes inflammation if you have a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) known as ulcerative colitis.
Thiopurines (Mercaptopurine and Azathioprine) for IBD
Thiopurines (azathioprine and mercaptopurine) are medications that are used to treat IBD, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Surgery for IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can often be managed with medication alone. However, a proportion of patients may require surgery, and the decision for this involves you and a multidisciplinary team of doctors, surgeons and other members of your IBD team.
Sexual Health and IBD
Sexual health is an important part of life. This information sheet is a brief overview of some commonly encountered issues for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).