By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Jul 5 2022Reviewed by Aimee Molineux Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory disease of the distal colon, which affects the gastrointestinal tract. This disease persists for a prolonged period and is often recurring. Patients with UC require long-term treatment to control disease progression. Several types of drugs, such as salicylic...