Keytruda

Alternate Name: Keytruda

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent, Immunological Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 100 MG/4ML

Warnings: Joint or muscle pain Increased hunger or thirst, dry mouth, sweating, changes in how much or how often you urinate Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting Weakness, unusual headaches, tiredness, weight changes, feeling cold Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can bear children, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control while you are receiving this medicine and for at least 4 months after your last dose. Do not breastfeed while you are receiving this medicine and for 4 months after the last dose. This medicine may cause the following problems:Pneumonitis (lung problems)Colitis (swelling of the colon), which might damage your digestive systemHepatitis (swelling of the liver)Adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland problemsChanges in blood sugar levelsKidney problems, which could lead to kidney failureSerious skin reactions, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic syndrome (DRESS), and toxic epidermal necrolysisIncreased risk of possible organ transplant rejectionInfusion reactions, which could be severe Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, lung disease, immune system problems, thyroid problems, or brain or spinal cord cancer. Tell your doctor if you have received an organ transplant (including kidney or liver transplant). Fever, chills, shaking, rash, itchy skin Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: This medicine may cause the following problems:Pneumonitis (lung problems)Colitis (inflammation of the colon), which might damage your digestive systemHepatitisAdrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland problemsChanges in blood sugarKidney problems, which could lead to kidney failureInfusion reactions, which could be severe, Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, diabetes, lung disease, or immune system problems., Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control while you receive this medicine and for 4 months after your last dose.