It is particularly important to maintain good nutrition and health with a balanced diet, adequate exercise, and a positive, upbeat attitude. A large dose is often used initially to bring the disorder under quick control when the disease is severe. The drug is then tapered to a low maintenance dose, perhaps taken just every other day. Hopefully the drug may eventually be stopped altogether. This medicine is administered by pill or enema.
Prednisone is a common generic name.
These drugs are most useful in maintaining a remission, once the disease is brought under control. They are most effective when the disease is present in the colon. These are available in oral and enema preparations. These drugs are particularly useful for long-term care. There are other potent immune-suppressing drugs that may be used in difficult cases.