Etrasimod arginine
(Velsipity, Etrasimod arginine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No - Tablets should be swallowed whole with water and not be split, crushed or chewed because these methods have not been studied in clinical trials.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Etrasimod arginine
Usual formulation brand names
Velsipity
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
-
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
-
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
-
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
-
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Tablets should be swallowed whole with water and not be split, crushed or chewed because these methods have not been studied in clinical trials.
Notes
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