All Names: ipilimumab,Yervoy
Indications:1. Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma; 2. Adjuvant Treatment of Melanoma; 3. Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma;
Manufacturer:Bristol-Myers Squibb Company,USA
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
YERVOY is indicated for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older.
YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma in adult patients.
Adjuvant Treatment of Melanoma
YERVOY is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with cutaneous melanoma with pathologic involvement of regional lymph nodes of more than 1 mm who have undergone complete resection, including total lymphadenectomy.
Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with intermediate or poor risk advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
Microsatellite Instability-High or Mismatch Repair Deficient Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan.
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in the confirmatory trials.
Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1%) as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent NSCLC, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma.
DOSAGE
Patient Selection
Select patients with metastatic NSCLC for treatment with YERVOY in combination with nivolumab based on PD-L1 expression.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
YERVOY can cause serious side effects, including:
•Severe infusion-related reactions. Tell your healthcare provider or nurse right away if you get these symptoms during an infusion of YERVOY:
chills or shaking
itching or rash
flushing
shortness of breath or wheezing
dizziness
feel like passing out
fever
back or neck pain
•Complications, including graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), in people who have received a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant that uses donor stem cells (allogeneic). These complications can be severe and can lead to death. These complications may happen if you underwent transplantation either before or after being treated with YERVOY. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for these complications.
The most common side effects of YERVOY when used alone include:
feeling tired
diarrhea
nausea
itching
rash
vomiting
headache
weight loss
fever
decreased appetite
difficulty falling or staying asleep
The most common side effects of YERVOY when used in combination with nivolumab include:
feeling tired
diarrhea
rash
itching
nausea
pain in muscles, bones, and joints
fever
cough
decreased appetite
vomiting
stomach-area (abdominal) pain
shortness of breath
upper respiratory tract infection
headache
low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism)
decreased weight
dizziness
The most common side effects of YERVOY when used in combination with nivolumab and chemotherapy include:
feeling tired
pain in muscles, bones, and joints
nausea
diarrhea
rash
decreased appetite
constipation
Itching
These are not all of the possible side effects of YERVOY.
For full information, please refer to:
https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/2265ef30-253e-11df-8a39-0800200c9a66/spl-doc?hl=Yervoy
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