Interactions
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Medicines that interact with Entyvio may reduce its effect, shorten its duration of action, increase side effects, or have no effect when combined. An interaction between two medications does not always necessitate the discontinuation of one of them; however, it can. Consult your doctor about how to handle drug interactions.
Entyvio may interact with the following medications:
- TNF blockers, such as adalimumab, etanercept, golimumab, or infliximab
- corticosteroids (such as prednisone or dexamethasone)
- herbals, such as black cohosh
- immunosuppressants such as azathioprine, cyclosporine, or tacrolimus
- interferon
- live vaccines and some other vaccines, such as BCG, cholera, measles, hepatitis b vaccines, yellow fever, or live influenza vaccines (may be administered concurrently if the benefits outweigh the risks)
- multiple sclerosis medications, such as fingolimod
- probiotics, such as lactobacillus
- tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers, such as natalizumab.
Please keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive and only includes common medications that may interact with Entyvio. For a complete list of Entyvio interactions, consult the prescribing information.