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, which is given intravenously by a medical professional, is in a class of drugs known as integrin receptor antagonists. They work by reducing the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation. The injectable drug may also reduce your need for steroids by helping to control symptoms long-term.