Entyvio Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Vedolizumab

Indications/Uses

Adult patients w/ moderately or severely active ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease who have had inadequate response w/, lost response to or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or tumour necrosis factor-α antagonist.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Ulcerative colitis & Crohn's disease SC 108 mg once every 2 wk followed by 1st SC maintenance dose to be administered in place of next scheduled IV dose & every 2 wk thereafter. IV 300 mg infusion at 0, 2 & 6 wk then every 8 wk thereafter.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Active severe infections [eg, TB, sepsis, cytomegalovirus, listeriosis & opportunistic infections (eg, PML)].

MIMS Class

GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories / Immunosuppressants

ATC Classification

L04AG05 - vedolizumab ; Belongs to the class of monoclonal antibodies. Used as immunosuppressants.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Entyvio powd for conc for soln for infusion 300 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Entyvio soln for inj 108 mg/0.68 mL

Packing/Price

1's

Entyvio

vedolizumab

Manufacturer:

Takeda