Drug used in acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is: (A) Sulfasalazine, (B) Steroids, (C) Infliximab, (D) Cyclosporine
Answer is D. Cyclosporine is used for acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, and also as rescue therapy to prevent surgery in ulcerative colitis responding poorly to glucocoicoids. Reference : Davidson, 23rd Edition, page no : 821.