Which types of drugs are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aminosalicylates
b. Glucocorticoids
c. Immunomodulators
d. Opioid antidiarrheals
e. Sulfonamide antibiotics
A, B, C
Five types of drugs are used to treat IBD: aminosalicylates, glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants, immunomodulators, and antibiotics such as metronidazole and ciprofloxacin. Opioid antidiarrheal drugs and sulfonamide antibiotics are not used for this purpose.
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