Entyvio®
Entyvio (vedolizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that helps the body’s immune system by targeting and destroying certain cells that may cause inflammation. Specifically it is an integrin receptor antagonist used in adults for the treatment of moderate to severely active Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and moderate to severely active Crohn’s disease.
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MANUFACTURER: Millennium Pharmaceuticals (licensed to Takeda Pharmaceuticals America) |
CLASS: Biologics (Integrin Receptor Antagonist) |
WHAT IT TREATS: Crohn’s disease Ulcerative Colitis (UC) |
PRESCRIBED BY: Gastroenterologists |
HOW ADMINISTERED: IV infusion |
FREQUENCY: Initial dose then every 2 weeks for 2 doses then 6 weeks later then every 8 weeks |
Length of infusion: 30 minutes to one hour |
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