Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Ulcerative colitis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. An aminosalicylate such as mesalazine
- Step 1: Ulcerative colitis is treated with an aminosalicylate such as mesalazine.
Answer
An aminosalicylate such as mesalazine.
Why not the others: 'Oral loperamide alone': antimotility drugs risk toxic dilation in active colitis. 'Antituberculous therapy': there is no tuberculosis. 'Long-term oral antibiotics': they do not induce remission.
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