Entyvio

Generic name:vedolizumab [ VE-doe-LIZ-ue-mab ]
Drug class:Selective immunosuppressants

Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD. Last updated on Sep 6, 2020.

What is Entyvio?

Entyvio reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Entyvio is used in adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC), or moderate to severe Crohn's disease.

Entyvio treats active disease and may help keep UC or Crohn's symptoms under control long term. Entyvio may also reduce the need for steroid medicines in helping to control symptoms long term.

Entyvio is usually given after other treatments have failed.

Warnings

Entyvio can cause serious side effects on your brain or liver, and may cause a serious infection. Call your doctor right away if you have a fever, tiredness, muscle aches, sore throat, shortness of breath, skin sores, painful urination, loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, dark urine, yellowing of your skin and eyes, or problems with speech, thought, vision, or muscle movement.

Tell your caregivers if you have any reactions during the injection, such as dizziness, nausea, itching, headache, chest tightness, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face.

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using Entyvio.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Entyvio if you are allergic to vedolizumab.

To make sure Entyvio is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• an active or recent infection;

• liver disease;

• signs of infection such as fever, cough, or flu symptoms;

• if you are scheduled to receive any vaccines.

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