Vedolizumab and Zosyn

• Generic Name: vedolizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Entyvio

Vedolizumab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Vedolizumab is used in adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC), or moderate to severe Crohn's disease.

Vedolizumab treats active disease and may help keep UC or Crohn's symptoms under control long term. Vedolizumab may also reduce the need for steroid medicines in helping to control symptoms long term.

Vedolizumab is usually given after other medicines have been tried without success.

Vedolizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: piperacillin / tazobactam
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Zosyn

Zosyn contains a combination of piperacillin and tazobactam. Piperacillin and tazobactam are penicillin antibiotics that fight bacteria in the body.

Zosyn is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as stomach infections, skin infections, pneumonia, and severe vaginal infections.

Zosyn is sometimes given together with other antibiotics.