For adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC).

#1 prescribed biologic for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis combined.

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ENTYVIO Infusions: Dosing for continuing IV treatment

Maintaining ENTYVIO treatment with IV infusions

​Maintenance doses are given after the intravenous (IV) infusion starter doses. Maintenance doses can be administered either through IV or with the ENTYVIO Pen. You and your healthcare provider will discuss which option is right for you. This page walks through the experience of receiving maintenance doses by IV.

Watch real ENTYVIO patients describe what it’s like to get an infusion and get tips for what to bring to your infusion appointment

 

Sheila:

Some people are afraid of needles or injections.

I wouldn't be nervous about the infusion, um, it's, it's not hard.

Dan:

Yeah, it's not that scary. Uh, you go, and you get the line in, and um after the IV line's in and the, the bag's hooked up, it just takes about 30 minutes. And the infusion center I went to, they had a little TV, so I was able to watch the news when I was getting my infusion done.

Kate:

Sometimes you end up meeting people who happen to be there at the same time, and it's nice to see those familiar faces again. I made a friend who had Crohn's disease, and we would actually be infusion buddies. So we would schedule our infusions at the same time and then go have lunch together.

Ron:

So you, you do have to go in for infusions every eight weeks, and that, that little bit of fear and anticipation of having to go in and have a needle stuck in you. The advice is, it's all worth it. If this medication works for you, it's worth it.

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 full Prescribing Information, including the Medication Guide, for ENTYVIO at ENTYVIO.com/PI and talk with your healthcare provider.

ENTYVIO is available for:

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

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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.

What are maintenance doses like?

Your healthcare provider will administer ENTYVIO (vedolizumab) through a needle placed in a vein in your arm, either at their office, at an infusion center, or in your home. Infusions last approximately 30 minutes. During and after the infusion, your healthcare provider will monitor you for side effects to see if you have a reaction to the treatment. Take a look at our additional resources for IV treatment.

 

Each infusion lasts approximately 30 minutes, for a total infusion time of approximately 4 hours in your first year.


Infusion schedule

After your initial doses, you will continue to receive ENTYVIO by IV every 8 weeks. 

Every 8 weeks

  • In the first year, you’ll receive 8 doses of ENTYVIO
  • After the first year, you’ll receive 6 doses each year

Selected 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, while receiving ENTYVIO or several hours after treatment. ENTYVIO may increase your risk of serious infections. 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. Although unlikely, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare, serious brain infection caused by a virus, cannot be ruled out. Liver problems can occur with ENTYVIO.

 

Please see additional Important Safety Information below.

Find an Infusion Center

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A few tips to prepare you for your infusion

Try to drink a lot of water.
Staying hydrated is important.

Get a good night’s sleep.

It helps to be well rested.

Wear loose-fitting clothes.
Make your infusion as comfortable as possible.