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Does Tightness And Swelling In The Throat After A Change In The Regular Medication Need Immediate Medical Attention?

I have using Humera injections for the last two years and my physician just changed it to Entivio. I had my first infusion two days ago. I also had a flue vaccine (dead virus shot) 5days ago. My throat feels stiff and glands feel sensitive and swollen. I m having a difficult time reaching my physician. How concerned should I be or is this normal?
Tue, 25 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Humira (adalimumab) and Entyvio (vedolizumab) are monoclonal antibodies and belong to the immunosuppressants drug class.

Vedolizumab is indicated for CD(Crohn's disease) and UC (Ulcerative colitiis) patients.

Vedolizumab can cause fever, sore throat, flu symptoms as side effects and usually resolves with symptomatic measures.

As per availabe literature Inactivated Influenza vaccine does not cause similar symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Does Tightness And Swelling In The Throat After A Change In The Regular Medication Need Immediate Medical Attention?

Hello, Humira (adalimumab) and Entyvio (vedolizumab) are monoclonal antibodies and belong to the immunosuppressants drug class. Vedolizumab is indicated for CD(Crohn s disease) and UC (Ulcerative colitiis) patients. Vedolizumab can cause fever, sore throat, flu symptoms as side effects and usually resolves with symptomatic measures. As per availabe literature Inactivated Influenza vaccine does not cause similar symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist