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Vedolizumab ENTYVIO® HOW DO I TAKE VEDOLIZUMAB? Vedolizumab is given as an intravenous (IV) infusion – that is, through a drip into a vein in your arm. It cannot be given as tablets because your digestive system would destroy it. Infliximab infusions are usually given in…

Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine HOW DOES IT WORK? Azathioprine and mercaptopurine belong to the group of drugs called immunosuppressants. The immune system is important for fighting infections, but sometimes immune cells attack the body’s own tissues and trigger chronic inflammation (like that found in IBD). Azathioprine and mercaptopurine reduce inflammation…

Adalimumab HUMIRA® HOW DOES IT WORK? Adalimumab belongs to a group of medicines called Biological Drugs. It is made from a synthetic (man-made) antibody. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘anti-TNF’ drugs or therapies. This is because it works by targeting a protein in the…

Infliximab REMICADE® HOW DOES IT WORK? Infliximab belongs to a group of medicines called Biological Drugs. It is also referred to as an ‘anti-TNF drug’ because it works by targeting a protein in the body called TNF-alpha. Your body naturally produces TNF-alpha as part of its immune response to…

Methotrexate HOW DOES IT WORK? Methotrexate belongs to a group of medicines called Immunosuppressants. The immune system is important for fighting infections, but sometimes cells in the immune system attack the body’s own tissues and trigger chronic inflammation like that found in IBD. Methotrexate reduces inflammation in the…