Osteoporosis is common in people with cystic fibrosis (a build-up of mucus in the lungs). This is due to poor absorption of fat, which leads to vitamin D deficiency. Calcitriol taken by mouth appears to increase calcium absorption.
Antibiotics such as penicillin and amoxicillin (Amoxil) are used for a variety of infections that may result after dental procedures. Erythromycin (Benzamycin, Emgel, Ery, Ilotycin, Staticin) is usually prescribed when patients have allergies to penicillin or amoxicillin (Amoxil).
Apriso, Asacol, Delzicol, Lialda, or Pentasa (mesalamine) is the most common 5-ASA used to treat Crohn's disease. Antibiotics Your doctor may recommend a course of antibiotics if 5-ASAs don't work. Antibiotics may reduce the amount of harmful bacteria in the intestines, which may help reduce inflammation.