FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Clinical

Which of the following are potential agents used in the treatment of refractory Crohn’s disease?
  1. Azathioprine or methotrexate
  2. Filgrastim
  3. Mercaptopurine
  4. Levonorgestrel
Explanation
Answer: A - Azathioprine and methotrexate are immunosuppressants used in the treatment of Crohn’s disease. Filgrastim (Neupogen) is a granulocyte stimulating factor used after myelosuppressive therapy. Mercaptopurine is an antineoplastic used to treat acute leukemias and Levonorgestrel is a contraceptive in Plan B and in the IUD Mirena.
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