Crohn’s disease treatment options

Overview of treatment options for Crohn’s disease

Conventional treatment options

Corticosteroids
A class of drugs that work to lower the activity of the immune system, thereby decreasing the inflammatory response. They are not typically used long term.

Immunomodulators
A class of drugs that modify the immune system's ability to cause inflammation. They are typically used when corticosteroids don't relieve symptoms.

Advanced therapy options

Advanced therapies are used after conventional therapies.

TYPES OF BIOLOGICS:

Anti-Integrins
Anti-α4β7 integrins, such as ENTYVIO (vedolizumab), block gut-directed white blood cells involved in the inflammatory response from moving out of the blood vessels and into the gut tissue by blocking a protein on the surface of these cells.

Anti-TNFα
Bind and block a protein called tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), which promotes inflammation in the intestine.

Anti-Interleukins
Block interleukin proteins, which are associated with the inflammation process.

Having a thorough discussion about the benefits and risks of all available medications with your doctor can help you understand what treatments may be appropriate for you.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not receive ENTYVIO^® if you have had an allergic reaction to ENTYVIO or any of its ingredients.
ENTYVIO may cause serious side effects, including:
- Infusion-related and serious allergic reactions can happen while you are receiving ENTYVIO or several hours after treatment. You may need treatment if you have an allergic reaction. Tell your healthcare provider or get immediate medical help if you get any of these symptoms during or after an infusion of ENTYVIO: rash, itching, swelling of your lips, tongue, throat or face, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, wheezing, dizziness, feeling hot, or palpitations (feel like your heart is racing).
- Infections. ENTYVIO may increase your risk of getting a serious infection. Before and during treatment with ENTYVIO, tell your healthcare provider if you think you have an infection or symptoms of an infection, such as fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, red or painful skin or sores on your body, tiredness, or pain during urination. If your healthcare provider feels that you are at risk for tuberculosis (TB), you may be treated with medicine for TB before you begin treatment with ENTYVIO.
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). People with weakened immune systems can get progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) (a rare, serious brain infection caused by a virus). Although unlikely while receiving ENTYVIO, a risk of PML cannot be ruled out. PML can result in death or severe disability. There is no known treatment, prevention, or cure for PML. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: confusion or problems thinking, loss of balance, change in the way you walk or talk, decreased strength or weakness on one side of the body, blurred vision, or loss of vision.
- Liver problems can happen in people who receive ENTYVIO. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: tiredness, loss of appetite, pain on the right side of your abdomen, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
The most common side effects of ENTYVIO include: common cold, headache, joint pain, nausea, fever, infections of the nose and throat, tiredness, cough, bronchitis, flu, back pain, rash, itching, sinus infection, throat pain, pain in extremities, and with injections under the skin: pain, swelling, itching, hives, bruising, rash, or redness at the injection site. These are not all the possible side effects of ENTYVIO. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
Before receiving ENTYVIO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or think you may have an infection or have infections that keep coming back; have liver problems; have TB or have been in close contact with someone with TB; have recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine; or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, plan to become pregnant, or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, especially if you take or have recently taken Tysabri (natalizumab), Tyruko (natalizumab-sztn), a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker medicine, a medicine that weakens your immune system (immunosuppressant), or corticosteroid medicine.

Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information, including the Medication Guide, for ENTYVIO and talk with your healthcare provider.

ENTYVIO is available for:

intravenous (IV) infusion: 300 mg vedolizumab.
subcutaneous (SC) injection: 108 mg vedolizumab.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is ENTYVIO (vedolizumab)?

ENTYVIO is a prescription medicine used in adults for the treatment of:

moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).
moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD).

It is not known if ENTYVIO is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not receive ENTYVIO^® if you have had an allergic reaction to ENTYVIO or any of its ingredients.
ENTYVIO may cause serious side effects, including:
- Infusion-related and serious allergic reactions can happen while you are receiving ENTYVIO or several hours after treatment. You may need treatment if you have an allergic reaction. Tell your healthcare provider or get immediate medical help if you get any of these symptoms during or after an infusion of ENTYVIO: rash, itching, swelling of your lips, tongue, throat or face, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, wheezing, dizziness, feeling hot, or palpitations (feel like your heart is racing).
- Infections. ENTYVIO may increase your risk of getting a serious infection. Before and during treatment with ENTYVIO, tell your healthcare provider if you think you have an infection or symptoms of an infection, such as fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, red or painful skin or sores on your body, tiredness, or pain during urination. If your healthcare provider feels that you are at risk for tuberculosis (TB), you may be treated with medicine for TB before you begin treatment with ENTYVIO.
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). People with weakened immune systems can get progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) (a rare, serious brain infection caused by a virus). Although unlikely while receiving ENTYVIO, a risk of PML cannot be ruled out. PML can result in death or severe disability. There is no known treatment, prevention, or cure for PML. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: confusion or problems thinking, loss of balance, change in the way you walk or talk, decreased strength or weakness on one side of the body, blurred vision, or loss of vision.
- Liver problems can happen in people who receive ENTYVIO. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: tiredness, loss of appetite, pain on the right side of your abdomen, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
The most common side effects of ENTYVIO include: common cold, headache, joint pain, nausea, fever, infections of the nose and throat, tiredness, cough, bronchitis, flu, back pain, rash, itching, sinus infection, throat pain, pain in extremities, and with injections under the skin: pain, swelling, itching, hives, bruising, rash, or redness at the injection site. These are not all the possible side effects of ENTYVIO. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
Before receiving ENTYVIO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or think you may have an infection or have infections that keep coming back; have liver problems; have TB or have been in close contact with someone with TB; have recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine; or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, plan to become pregnant, or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, especially if you take or have recently taken Tysabri (natalizumab), Tyruko (natalizumab-sztn), a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker medicine, a medicine that weakens your immune system (immunosuppressant), or corticosteroid medicine.

Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information, including the Medication Guide, for ENTYVIO and talk with your healthcare provider.

ENTYVIO is available for:

intravenous (IV) infusion: 300 mg vedolizumab.
subcutaneous (SC) injection: 108 mg vedolizumab.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is ENTYVIO (vedolizumab)?

ENTYVIO is a prescription medicine used in adults for the treatment of:

moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).
moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD).

It is not known if ENTYVIO is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.