Melanoma,YERVOY, as monotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.,YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The approval of this indication is based on a pre-specified comparison to ipilimumab monotherapy. All analyses comparing nivolumab monotherapy with the nivolumab/ipilimumab combination are descriptive.,Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC),YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with intermediate/poor-risk, previously untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma.,Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC),YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumour aberrations.,Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM),YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma.,Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC),YERVOY in combination with nivolumab is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma with tumour cell PD-L1 expression greater than or equal to 1% as determined by a validated test.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Do not Freeze
Protect from Light
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to pale yellow aqueous solution. May contain particles.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Melanoma,YERVOY, as monotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.,YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The approval of this indication is based on a pre-specified comparison to ipilimumab monotherapy. All analyses comparing nivolumab monotherapy with the nivolumab/ipilimumab combination are descriptive.,Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC),YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with intermediate/poor-risk, previously untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma.,Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC),YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumour aberrations.,Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM),YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma.,Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC),YERVOY in combination with nivolumab is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma with tumour cell PD-L1 expression greater than or equal to 1% as determined by a validated test.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Do not Freeze
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to pale yellow aqueous solution. May contain particles.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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