Yervoy 50mg Injection

• Advanced melanoma (type of skin cancer)
• Advanced kidney cancer
• Liver cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Non-small cell lung cancer (type of lung cancer)

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Yervoi 50mg Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

• Yervoi 50mg Injection should be stored at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and light.
• Store in an original package.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Yervoi 50mg Injection is typically administered by a healthcare professional through an intravenous (IV) infusion. The medication is prepared as a solution and given for about 90 minutes. The dose will depend on factors such as the patient's weight and overall health and the specific cancer being treated. Treatment is typically given in cycles, with each cycle consisting of several infusions given over weeks or months. If you miss a dose, then it is important to contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible to discuss your options. The timing and frequency of doses can be critical in achieving the maximum benefit from the medication.

Like all medications, Yervoi 50mg Injection can cause side effects, although not everyone who takes it will experience them. 

Serious:

• Inflammation of the colon (colitis)
• Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
• Inflammation of the lungs (pneumonitis)
• Inflammation of the pituitary gland (hypophysitis)
• Inflammation of the skin (dermatitis)
• Nerve damage (neuropathy)
• Hypothyroidism
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Diabetes

Common:

• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Itching
• Rash
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Muscle pain
• Joint pain

Yervoi 50mg Injection is a powerful medication that can have potentially serious side effects. Therefore, following your healthcare provider's instructions for taking the medication and reporting any side effects or changes in your health is important. If you feel any infusion reaction, then immediately contact your doctor. If you are a woman who could become pregnant, use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least three months after the last dose. You need to talk to your physician if you are on a salt-controlled diet this medication contains sodium. It is recommended that patients undergoing cancer treatment eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins and limit their intake of processed and high-fat foods. Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated is also important.