ENTYVIO
VEDOLIZUMAB
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ENTYVIO is indicated in adults for the treatment of: moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD).
ENTYVIO is an integrin receptor antagonist indicated in adults for the treatment of: moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). ( 1 ) moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD). ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Important Administration Information Before Initiating ENTYVIO Consider evaluating patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection. ( 2.1 , 5.2 ) Update immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. ( 2.1 , 5.5 ) Intravenous Administration : ENTYVIO should be administered intravenously by a healthcare provider. ( 2.1 ) Subcutaneous Injection : ENTYVIO prefilled syringe and ENTYVIO PEN are intended for subcutaneous use.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ENTYVIO is indicated in adults for the treatment of: moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD). ENTYVIO is an integrin receptor antagonist indicated in adults for the treatment of: moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). ( 1 ) moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD). ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Important Administration Information Before Initiating ENTYVIO Consider evaluating patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection. ( 2.1 , 5.2 ) Update immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. ( 2.1 , 5.5 ) Intravenous Administration : ENTYVIO should be administered intravenously by a healthcare provider. ( 2.1 ) Subcutaneous Injection : ENTYVIO prefilled syringe and ENTYVIO PEN are intended for subcutaneous use. A patient may self-inject or caregiver may inject after proper training on correct subcutaneous injection technique. ( 2.1 ) Recommended Dosage ( 2.2 ) Week 0 : 300 mg infused intravenously over approximately 30 minutes. Week 2 : 300 mg infused intravenously over approximately 30 minutes. Week 6 : Patients may remain on ENTYVIO intravenous therapy or switch to subcutaneous injection after receiving two ENTYVIO intravenous doses administered at Week 0 and Week 2. Intravenous Infusion : 300 mg infused over approximately 30 minutes and then every eight weeks thereafter. Subcutaneous Injection : 108 mg subcutaneously once every two weeks. Discontinue ENTYVIO in patients who do not show evidence of therapeutic benefit by Week 14. Patients currently receiving and responding to ENTYVIO intravenous therapy after Week 6 may also be switched to subcutaneous injection. Administer the first subcutaneous dose in place of the next scheduled intravenous infusion and every two weeks thereafter. Preparation and Administration Instructions: See full prescribing information for complete information on reconstitution, dilution, administration, and storage. ( 2.3 , 2.4 ) 2.1 Important Administration Information Before Initiating ENTYVIO Consider evaluating patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with ENTYVIO [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Update immunizations according to current immunization guidelines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Intravenous Administration ENTYVIO should be administered by a healthcare provider prepared to manage hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, if they occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Appropriate monitoring and medical support measures should be available for immediate use. Observe patients during infusion and until the infusion is complete. Reconstitute and dilute ENTYVIO lyophilized powder prior to administration as a 30-minute intravenous infusion [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. Subcutaneous Injection ENTYVIO prefilled syringe and ENTYVIO PEN are intended for subcutaneous use under the guidance and supervision of a healthcare professional. Patients may self-inject or caregivers may inject subcutaneous ENTYVIO using either the ENTYVIO prefilled syringe or ENTYVIO PEN after training in subcutaneous injection technique. Provide proper training to patients and/or caregivers on the subcutaneous injection technique of ENTYVIO. 2.2 Recommended Dosage in Adults with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Week 0: Administer ENTYVIO 300 mg by intravenous infusion over approximately 30 minutes [ see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. Week 2: Administer ENTYVIO 300 mg by intravenous infusion over approximately 30 minutes. Week 6: Patients may remain on ENTYVIO intravenous therapy or switch to subcutaneous injection after receiving two ENTYVIO intravenous doses administered at Week 0 and Week 2. Intravenous Infusion : Administer ENTYVIO 300 mg by intravenous infusion over approximately 30 minutes and then every eight weeks thereafter. Subcutaneous Injection : Administer ENTYVIO 108 mg subcutaneously once every 2 weeks. Discontinue therapy in patients who show no evidence of therapeutic benefit by Week 14. Patients currently receiving and responding to ENTYVIO intravenous therapy after Week 6 may also be switched to subcutaneous injection. Administer the first subcutaneous dose in place of the next scheduled intravenous infusion and every two weeks thereafter. 2.3 Preparation and Administration Instructions for Intravenous Infusion Reconstitution Instructions Remove the flip-off cap from the single-dose vial and wipe with alcohol swab. Reconstitute ENTYVIO vial containing lyophilized powder with 4.8 mL of Sterile Water for injection, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, or Lactated Ringer's Injection, at room temperature (20°C to 25°C [68ºF to 77ºF]), using a syringe with a 21- to 25-gauge needle. Insert the syringe needle into the vial through the center of the stopper and direct the stream of Sterile Water for Injection, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, or Lac
Monitoring
- • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Infusion-Related Reactions and Hypersensitivity Reactions : Discontinue ENTYVIO and initiate appropriate treatment if serious reactions occur.
- • ( 5.1 ) Infections : Treatment with ENTYVIO should not be initiated in patients with a clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated.
- • If a serious infection develops, ENTYVIO should not be administered until the infection resolves.
- • ( 5.2 ) Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) : Although unlikely, a risk of PML cannot be ruled out.
Interaction Notes
- • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Natalizumab Products Because of the potential for increased risk of PML and other infections, avoid the concomitant use of ENTYVIO with natalizumab products.
- • 7.2 TNF Blockers Because of the potential for increased risk of infections, avoid the concomitant use of ENTYVIO with TNF blockers.
- • 7.3 CYP450 Substrates The formation of CYP450 enzymes may be suppressed by increased levels of certain cytokines (e.g., IL-6, IL-10, TNFα, IFN) during chronic inflammation.
- • Therefore, use of ENTYVIO may normalize the formation of CYP450 enzymes by modulating the underlying disease.