Other
Vedolizumab and your FAA medical
Selective adhesion-molecule (SAM) inhibitor, biologic
Other names: Entyvio
Wait
2 weeks
ground trial when starting
Different waits apply in other cases.
Examiner
The examiner can issue when the document's criteria are met
FAA label
ACCEPTABLE
The FAA lists vedolizumab as an acceptable biologic when the underlying condition qualifies, with a two-week ground trial when starting and four hours of no-fly after each dose.
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Wait
- 4 hours no-fly after each dose
- a forty-eight hour ground trial when changing from one biologic or biosimilar to another for the same indication
Changing from one biologic or biosimilar to another for the same indication requires a 48-hour ground trial.
- 14 days after starting: ground observation
- 4 hours after each dose: no flying
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Observation times: Required ground trial and/or no-fly after each dose. Initial observation: All require a 2-week no-fly/ground trial to verify no side effects.
ACCEPTABLE BIOLOGICS - MONOTHERAPY MEDICATION Permitted if the underlying condition qualifies; consult the condition pages for details.
Selective Adhesion-Molecule (SAM) Inhibitor: vedolizumab (Entyvio), 4 hours
Changing from one biologic/biosimilar to another for the same indication requires a forty-eight (48) hour ground trial to mitigate any aeromedical risk.