Entyvio
(vedolizumab)Dosage & Administration
Important Administration Information
Recommended Dosage
Preparation and Administration Instructions:
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Entyvio Prescribing Information
ENTYVIO is indicated in adults for the treatment of:
- moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).
- moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD).
Important Administration Information
Before initiating ENTYVIO, 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.
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.
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 Lactated Ringer's Injection, to the glass wall of the vial to avoid excessive foaming.
- Gently swirl the vial for at least 15 seconds to dissolve the lyophilized powder. Do not vigorously shake or invert.
- Allow the solution to sit for up to 20 minutes at room temperature to allow for reconstitution and for any foam to settle; the vial can be swirled and inspected for dissolution during this time. If not fully dissolved after 20 minutes, allow another 10 minutes for dissolution. Do not use the vial if the drug product is not dissolved within 30 minutes.
- Visually inspect the reconstituted ENTYVIO solution for particulate matter and discoloration prior to dilution. Solution should be clear or opalescent, colorless to light brownish yellow and free of visible particulates. Do not administer reconstituted solution showing uncharacteristic color or containing particulates.
- Once dissolved, gently invert vial three times.
- Immediately, withdraw 5 mL (300 mg) of reconstituted ENTYVIO solution using a syringe with a 21- to 25-gauge needle. Discard any remaining portion of the reconstituted solution in the vial.
Dilution Instructions
Add the 5 mL (300 mg) of reconstituted ENTYVIO solution to 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, or Lactated Ringer's Injection, and gently mix the infusion bag. Do not add other medicinal products to the prepared infusion solution or intravenous infusion set. Once reconstituted and diluted, use the infusion solution as soon as possible.
Discard any unused portion of the infusion solution.
Administration Instructions
After the infusion is complete, flush with 30 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, or Lactated Ringer's Injection.
Storage and Stability
Specific storage conditions and timing for the reconstituted solution in vial and diluted solution in the infusion bag are outlined in Table 1.
Do not freeze the reconstituted solution in the vial or the diluted solution in the infusion bag.
| Solution | Storage Conditions | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]) | Room Temperature (20°C to 25°C [68°F to 77°F]) | |
| ||
| Reconstituted Solution (in Sterile Water for Injection, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, or Lactated Ringer's Injection, inside vial) | 8 hours | Use immediately after reconstitution |
| Diluted Solution (in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection) | 24 hours *, † | 12 hours * |
| Diluted Solution (in Lactated Ringer's Injection) | 6 hours * | Use immediately after dilution |
The combined storage time of reconstituted ENTYVIO solution in the vial and the diluted solution in the infusion bag with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, is a total of 12 hours at room temperature (20°C to 25°C [68°F to 77°F]) or 24 hours refrigerated (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]). This combined storage time may include up to eight hours of the reconstituted solution in the vial at 2°C to 8°C.
The combined storage time of reconstituted ENTYVIO solution in the vial and the diluted solution in the infusion bag with Lactated Ringer's Injection, is a total of six hours refrigerated (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]).
2.4 Preparation and Administration Instructions for Subcutaneous Injection
- Inspect the solution visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. ENTYVIO in prefilled syringe or ENTYVIO PEN should be a clear to moderately opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution. Do not use ENTYVIO prefilled syringes or ENTYVIO PENs with visible particulate matter or discoloration.
- Administer each subcutaneous injection at a different anatomic location (such as thighs, any quadrant of abdomen, or upper arms) than the previous injection. Administration of ENTYVIO in the back of upper arm may only be performed by a healthcare professional or caregiver. Do not inject into moles, scars, bruises, or areas where the skin is tender, erythematous, or indurated.
Missed Subcutaneous Dose
If treatment with subcutaneous ENTYVIO is interrupted or if a scheduled dose(s) of subcutaneous ENTYVIO is missed, inject the next subcutaneous dose as soon as possible and then every 2 weeks thereafter.
In the event of incomplete dose administration (i.e., patient attempts administration of dose with ENTYVIO PEN, however it is uncertain if a full dose was administered), instruct the patient to call their pharmacy or healthcare provider.
Intravenous Infusion
- For injection: 300 mg of vedolizumab as a white to off-white lyophilized cake in a single-dose vial for reconstitution.
Subcutaneous Injection
- Injection: 108 mg/0.68 mL vedolizumab as a clear to moderately opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe with needle safety device.
- Injection: 108 mg/0.68 mL vedolizumab as a clear to moderately opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution in a single-dose prefilled pen (ENTYVIO PEN).
Pregnancy
Risk Summary
Available data from the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS)/MotherToBaby ENTYVIO Pregnancy Registry, published literature and pharmacovigilance in pregnant women have not reliably identified an ENTYVIO-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see Data). There are risks to the mother and the fetus associated with inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations).
No fetal harm was observed in animal reproduction studies with intravenous administration of vedolizumab to rabbits and monkeys at dose levels 20 times the recommended human dosage (see Data).
The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and miscarriage is 15 to 20%, respectively.
Clinical Considerations
Disease-Associated Maternal and Embryo/Fetal Risk
Published data suggest that the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with increased disease activity. Adverse pregnancy outcomes include preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation), low birth weight (less than 2,500 g) infants, and small for gestational age at birth.
Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions
ENTYVIO administered during pregnancy could affect immune responses in the in utero exposed newborn and infant. The clinical significance of low levels of ENTYVIO in utero-exposed infants is unknown. The safety of administering live or live-attenuated vaccines in exposed infants is unknown.
Data
Human Data
The vedolizumab pregnancy exposure registry conducted by OTIS/MotherToBaby study in the United States and Canada collected prospective observational data between 2015 and 2022 to assess the risk of major birth defects in live-born infants of women with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD) treated with vedolizumab during pregnancy. The study compared pregnant patients with UC or CD exposed to vedolizumab with pregnant patients with UC or CD treated with other biological products. The registry included 99 women (58 with UC, 41 with CD) treated with vedolizumab during pregnancy, and 76 women (27 with UC, 49 with CD) exposed to other biological products during pregnancy.
The proportion of major birth defects among live-born infants in patients with UC or CD treated with vedolizumab and patients with UC or CD treated with other biological products was 7.4% (7/94) and 5.6% (4/71), respectively. Overall, there was no evidence of increased risk for major structural birth defects (adjusted RR 1.07, 95% CI: 0.33, 3.52).
The methodological limitations of the registry, including small sample size and the non-randomized design, resulted in a limited ability to estimate the risk of major birth defects and other maternal and infant outcomes. The conclusions from the pregnancy registry were consistent with the published literature and pharmacovigilance.
Animal Data
A reproduction study has been performed in pregnant rabbits at single intravenous doses up to 100 mg/kg administered on gestation Day 7 (about 20 times the recommended human dosage) and has revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to vedolizumab. A pre- and post-natal development study in monkeys showed no evidence of any adverse effect on pre- and post-natal development at intravenous doses up to 100 mg/kg (about 20 times the recommended human dosage).
Lactation
Risk Summary
Data from a clinical lactation study show the presence of vedolizumab in human milk. The mean calculated daily infant dosage was 0.02 mg/kg/day orally (see Data). Systemic exposure in a breastfed infant is expected to be low because monoclonal antibodies are largely degraded in the gastrointestinal tract. There are no data on the effects of vedolizumab on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for ENTYVIO and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from ENTYVIO or from the underlying maternal condition.
Data
A milk-only lactation study was conducted in 9 adult lactating women being treated for active ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease with intravenous ENTYVIO every 8 weeks after reaching steady state and completing the induction phase (ENTYVIO administration at 0, 2, and 6 weeks). Mean concentrations of ENTYVIO in human milk ranged from 0.03 to 0.26 mcg/mL. The mean calculated daily infant oral dosage was 0.02 mg/kg/day calculated as a product of the average concentration over the 8-week dosing interval and the standardized milk consumption of 150 mL/kg/day.
Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness of ENTYVIO in pediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric Use
Clinical trials of ENTYVIO did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over (72 patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis aged 65 and over were treated with ENTYVIO during controlled Phase 3 trials) to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult patients. However, no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger adult patients, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients.
ENTYVIO is contraindicated in patients who have had a known serious or severe hypersensitivity reaction to ENTYVIO or any of its excipients (such as dyspnea, bronchospasm, urticaria, flushing, rash and increased heart rate) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Infusion-Related Reactions and Hypersensitivity Reactions
Infusion-related reactions and hypersensitivity reactions have been reported, including anaphylaxis, dyspnea, bronchospasm, urticaria, flushing, rash, and increased blood pressure and heart rate [see Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2)]. These reactions may occur with the first or subsequent infusions of ENTYVIO and may vary in their time of onset from during infusion or up to several hours post-infusion.
If anaphylaxis or other serious infusion-related or hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue administration of ENTYVIO immediately and initiate appropriate treatment.
Infections
Patients treated with ENTYVIO are at increased risk for developing infections [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. The most commonly reported infections in clinical trials occurring at a rate greater on ENTYVIO than placebo involved the upper respiratory and nasal mucosa (e.g., nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection). Serious infections have also been reported in patients treated with ENTYVIO, including anal abscess, sepsis (some fatal), tuberculosis, salmonella sepsis, Listeria meningitis, giardiasis and cytomegaloviral colitis.
ENTYVIO is not recommended in patients with active, severe infections until the infections are controlled. Consider withholding treatment in patients who develop a severe infection while on treatment with ENTYVIO. Exercise caution when considering the use of ENTYVIO in patients with a history of recurring severe infections. Consider screening for tuberculosis (TB) according to the local practice. For progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
PML, a rare and often fatal opportunistic infection of the central nervous system (CNS), has been reported with systemic immunosuppressants, including another integrin receptor antagonist. PML is caused by the John Cunningham (JC) virus and typically only occurs in patients who are immunocompromised. One case of PML in an ENTYVIO-treated patient with multiple contributory factors has been reported in the postmarketing setting (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection with a CD4 count of 300 cells/mm3 and prior and concomitant immunosuppression). Although unlikely, a risk of PML cannot be ruled out.
Monitor patients on ENTYVIO for any new onset, or worsening, of neurological signs and symptoms. Typical signs and symptoms associated with PML are diverse, progress over days to weeks, and include progressive weakness on one side of the body or clumsiness of limbs, disturbance of vision, and changes in thinking, memory, and orientation leading to confusion and personality changes. The progression of deficits usually leads to death or severe disability over weeks or months. If PML is suspected, withhold dosing with ENTYVIO and refer to a neurologist; if confirmed, discontinue dosing permanently.
Liver Injury
There have been reports of elevations of transaminase and/or bilirubin in patients receiving ENTYVIO. In general, the combination of transaminase elevations and elevated bilirubin without evidence of obstruction is generally recognized as an important predictor of severe liver injury that may lead to death or the need for a liver transplant in some patients. ENTYVIO should be discontinued in patients with jaundice or other evidence of significant liver injury [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Live and Oral Vaccines
Prior to initiating treatment with ENTYVIO, all patients should be brought up to date with all immunizations according to current immunization guidelines [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. Patients receiving ENTYVIO may receive non-live vaccines (e.g., influenza vaccine injection) and may receive live vaccines if the benefits outweigh the risks. There are no data on the secondary transmission of infection by live vaccines in patients receiving ENTYVIO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].