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ENTYVIO (vedolizumab) for injection, for intravenous use
HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use ENTYVIO safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for ENTYVIO.
ENTYVIO (vedolizumab) for injection, for intravenous use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2014
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
ENTYVIO is an integrin receptor antagonist indicated for:
Adult Ulcerative Colitis (UC) (1.1)
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Adult patients with moderately to severely active UC who have had an inadequate response with, lost response to, or were intolerant to a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker or immunomodulator; or had an inadequate response with, were intolerant to, or demonstrated dependence on corticosteroids:
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inducing and maintaining clinical response
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inducing and maintaining clinical remission
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improving endoscopic appearance of the mucosa
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achieving corticosteroid-free remission
Adult Crohn's Disease (CD) (1.2)
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Adult patients with moderately to severely active CD who have had an inadequate response with, lost response to, or were intolerant to a TNF blocker or immunomodulator; or had an inadequate response with, were intolerant to, or demonstrated dependence on corticosteroids:
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achieving clinical response
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achieving clinical remission
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achieving corticosteroid-free remission
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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Recommended dosage in UC and CD: 300 mg infused intravenously over approximately 30 minutes at zero, two and six weeks, then every eight weeks thereafter. ( 2.3)
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Discontinue ENTYVIO in patients who do not show evidence of therapeutic benefit by Week 14. ( 2.3)
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Must reconstitute ENTYVIO lyophilized powder with Sterile Water for injection and must dilute in 250 mL of sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride injection prior to administration. See Full Prescribing Information for complete reconstitution and dilution instructions. ( 2.4)
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Administer infusion solution within four hours of reconstitution and dilution. ( 2.4)
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Bring patients up to date with all immunizations (according to current immunization guidelines) before initiating treatment with ENTYVIO. ( 2.2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
For injection: 300 mg of lyophilized vedolizumab in a single-use 20 mL vial. (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients who have had a known serious or severe hypersensitivity reaction to ENTYVIO or any of its excipients. (4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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Hypersensitivity Reactions (including anaphylaxis): Discontinue ENTYVIO if anaphylaxis or other serious allergic reactions occur. ( 5.1)
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Infections: Treatment with ENTYVIO is not recommended in patients with active, severe infections until the infections are controlled. Consider withholding ENTYVIO in patients who develop a severe infection while on treatment with ENTYVIO. ( 5.2)
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Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: Although no cases have been observed in ENTYVIO clinical trials, JCV infection resulting in progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and death has occurred in patients treated with another integrin receptor antagonist. A risk of PML cannot be ruled out. Monitor patients for any new or worsening neurological signs or symptoms. ( 5.3)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥3% and ≥1% higher than placebo): nasopharyngitis, headache, arthralgia, nausea, pyrexia, upper respiratory tract infection, fatigue, cough, bronchitis, influenza, back pain, rash, pruritus, sinusitis, oropharyngeal pain, and pain in extremities. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Takeda Pharmaceuticals at 1-877-TAKEDA-7 (1-877-825-3327) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide.
Revised: 5/2014
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