In this episode, Dr Lana Bistritz considers the initial medical management of inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: List factors influencing the choice of treatment Describe the goals of therapy in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, discriminating between induction and maintenance of remission. Describe the indications for 5-ASAs, steroid s and immunomodulators in the management of inflammatory bowel disease Describe the adverse effects of 5-ASAs, steroids and immunomodulators used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease   Running time 16:46