Diseases Named After People Are Capitalized. Some disease names are capitalized because they are named after the person who discovered them. For example, Alzheimerâs disease is named after a German doctor named Alois Alzheimer.
5 Stars. Entyvio is the brand name of the generic drug vedolizumab, which is used to relieve symptoms of Crohn's disease (a condition where the body's immune system attacks the lining of the digestive tract) and ulcerative colitis (a condition that causes swelling and sores in the lining of the large intestine).
Entyvio comes as a powder to be mixed and injected intravenously over a period of 30 minutes. The drug is administered by a doctor or nurse in a clinic or doctor's office. It's typically given once every two to eight weeks. Entyvio Overdose. If you suspect an overdose, you should contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.