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YERVOY

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Overview

What is YERVOY?

Ipilimumab is a recombinant, human monoclonal antibody that binds to the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4). Ipilimumab is an IgG1 kappa immunoglobulin with an approximate molecular weight of 148 kDa. Ipilimumab is produced in mammalian (Chinese hamster ovary) cell culture.

YERVOY is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale-yellow solution for intravenous infusion, which may contain a small amount of visible translucent-to-white, amorphous ipilimumab particulates. It is supplied in single-use vials of 50 mg/10 mL and 200 mg/40 mL. Each milliliter contains 5 mg of ipilimumab and the following inactive ingredients: diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) (0.04 mg), mannitol (10 mg), polysorbate 80 (vegetable origin) (0.1 mg), sodium chloride (5.85 mg), tris hydrochloride (3.15 mg), and Water for Injection, USP at a pH of 7.



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What are the available doses of YERVOY?

Injection: 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL) and 200 mg/40 mL (5 mg/mL) as a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale-yellow solution in a single-use vial.

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How should I use YERVOY?

YERVOY is indicated for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma in adults and pediatric patients (12 years and older) .

The recommended dose of YERVOY is 3 mg/kg administered intravenously over 90 minutes every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 doses. In the event of toxicity, doses may be delayed, but all treatment must be administered within 16 weeks of the first dose .


What interacts with YERVOY?

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What are the warnings of YERVOY?

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What are the precautions of YERVOY?

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What are the side effects of YERVOY?

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What should I look out for while using YERVOY?

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What might happen if I take too much YERVOY?

There is no information on overdosage with YERVOY.


How should I store and handle YERVOY?

Vials should be stored refrigerated at 2°-8°C (36°-46°F). Vials may be transferred to room temperature storage for a period not to exceed 2 months. Upon transfer, vial cartons must be marked by the dispensing pharmacist with a "DISCARD BY" date (2 months from the transfer date or the labeled expiration date, whichever comes first). Protect from light until administration.Vials should be stored refrigerated at 2°-8°C (36°-46°F). Vials may be transferred to room temperature storage for a period not to exceed 2 months. Upon transfer, vial cartons must be marked by the dispensing pharmacist with a "DISCARD BY" date (2 months from the transfer date or the labeled expiration date, whichever comes first). Protect from light until administration.YERVOY (ipilimumab) Injection is available as follows:Store YERVOY under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Protect YERVOY from light by storing in the original carton until time of use. Do not freeze or shake.YERVOY (ipilimumab) Injection is available as follows:Store YERVOY under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Protect YERVOY from light by storing in the original carton until time of use. Do not freeze or shake.


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Clinical Information

Chemical Structure

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Clinical Pharmacology

CTLA-4 is a negative regulator of T-cell activity. Ipilimumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to CTLA-4 and blocks the interaction of CTLA-4 with its ligands, CD80/CD86. Blockade of CTLA-4 has been shown to augment T-cell activation and proliferation, including the activation and proliferation of tumor infiltrating T-effector cells. Inhibition of CTLA-4 signaling can also reduce T-regulatory cell function, which may contribute to a general increase in T cell responsiveness, including the anti-tumor immune response.

Non-Clinical Toxicology
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Caution is advised if primaquine is used concomitantly with other drugs that prolong the QT interval (see , , and ).

YERVOY can result in severe and fatal immune-mediated reactions .

When YERVOY is administered in combination with nivolumab, review the nivolumab Full Prescribing Information for information on the serious risks of nivolumab administered after completion of YERVOY with nivolumab.

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling.

In patients receiving YERVOY 3 mg/kg for unresectable or metastatic melanoma in MDX010-20, 15% of patients receiving monotherapy and 12% of patients treated in combination with gp100 peptide vaccine experienced Grade 3 to 5 immune-mediated reactions. In patients receiving YERVOY 10 mg/kg for adjuvant treatment of melanoma in CA184-029, 41% experienced Grade 3 to 5 immune-mediated reactions.

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Reference

This information is obtained from the National Institute of Health's Standard Packaging Label drug database.
"https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/"

While we update our database periodically, we cannot guarantee it is always updated to the latest version.

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