Opdivo

Alternate Name: Opdivo

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 120 MG/12ML

Warnings: 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 during treatment with this medicine and for at least 5 months after your last dose. Do not breastfeed while you are being treated with this medicine and for at least 5 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lung or breathing problems, Crohn disease, diabetes, stomach or bowel problems, immune system problems, lupus, thyroid problems, or if you have had a transplant. This medicine may cause the following problems because of the way it affects your immune system:Severe inflammation, including pneumonitis (lungs), colitis (bowels), hepatitis (liver), nephritis (kidneys), encephalitis (around the brain), or eye or vision problemsAdrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland problemsChanges in blood sugar levelsKidney problemsSerious skin reactionsInfusion reactions, which could be severeIncreased risk for possible transplant problems Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Diarrhea that may contain blood, severe stomach pain Fever, chills, trouble breathing, dizziness, or skin rash while receiving the infusion Severe joint or muscle pain Weakness, headache, tiredness, weight changes, feeling cold, or changes in mood or behavior

Food Warnings: 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. Use an effective form of birth control during your treatment time and for at least 5 months after your last dose., Do not breastfeed while you are being treated with this medicine., Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, breathing problems, or digestion problems., This medicine may cause the following problems because of the way it affects your immune system:Severe inflammation, including pneumonitis (lungs), colitis (intestines), hepatitis (liver), nephritis (kidneys), or encephalitis (around the brain)Overactive or underactive thyroid, or similar problems with other glands or body systems (including the nervous system)Infusion reaction, Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.