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Nivolumab is a generic form of brand name Opdyta 40mg which is a targeted therapy drug presently used to cure from melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer or kidney (renal cell) cancer , it belongs to a group of cancer drugs known as monoclonal antibodies, it is also known as an immune checkpoint inhibitor @ Apple Pharmaceuticals
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NIVOLUMAB Opdyta 40mg
DESCRIPTION • INDICATION • Opdyta 40mg is indicated for the treatment of patients having conditions like : • • Melanoma which has spread or can’t be removed with surgery • • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer which has spread or come back after chemotherapy • • Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer which has come back after chemotherapy. Nivolumab is a generic form of brand name Opdyta 40mg which is a targeted therapy drug presently used to cure from melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer or kidney (renal cell) cancer. Opdyta 40mg belongs to a group of cancer drugs known as monoclonal antibodies.
MECHANISM • DOSAGE • As single agent is either 240mg every 2 weeks or 480mg every 4 weeks given as IV infusion over 30 minutes until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity • With ipilimumab. The recommended dose of Opdyta is 1mg/kg administrated as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes, followed by ipilimumab 3mg/kg given as IV over 90 minutes on the same day. Duration 3 weeks of max 4 doses, after completing combination dose continue the single agent treatment Opdyta stops the molecule activity called PD-1, and it is a protein which inhibits T cells from identifying and attacking inflamed tissues and cancer cells. PD-1 can trick the immune system into overlooking melanoma cells as normal cells. Opdyta triggers your immune system’s reacting to melanoma by inhibiting the PD-1 protein on T cells. The drug activates T cells so which they can attack melanoma cells anywhere in your body.
PREGNANCY & LACTATION • The effects of Opdyta 40mg are expected to be greater during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. There are no available human data informing the drug-associated risk. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a foetus. • STORAGE • Store at under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C. • MISSED DOSE • If you missed a dose take it as soon as possible, if time reach for next dose, then skip missed dose and continue regular schedule. Avoid taking two doses at a time. Avoid taking missed dose within 12hrs of the next dose.
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