8Prescription Medications
Some medications can be prescribed to help you manage symptoms of eosinophilic gastroenteritis. These include:
– Corticosteroids: This is the most common medication used for treating the condition. They can work systemically to affect the whole body. Also known as steroids, they may be suitable for those people who experience symptoms in different parts of the digestive tract. The goal of treatment is to take the lowest dosage for the shortest period to avoid some possible side effects in the long term.
– Leukotriene receptor antagonists: They can be taken alone or in combination with corticosteroids. This medication may help improve symptoms of eosinophilic gastroenteritis by restricting the release of leukotrienes, which are produced by the body in response to allergies.
– Mast cell stabilizers, such as suplatast, ketotifen, and cromoglicate, may help reduce symptoms in people with eosinophilic gastroenteritis. They can be prescribed to minimize the use of steroids. This class of medications works by preventing the release of mast cells, which contribute to inflammation of the digestive tract.
– Biologics: These medications can block inflammatory pathways [8]
