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Overview
IPILIMUMAB is a Schedule H drug.Ipilimumab is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Ipilimumab is used to treat melanoma (skin cancer) that cannot be treated with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. Ipilimumab is also used to prevent melanoma from coming back after surgery, including lymph node removal. Ipilimumab is also used to treat kidney cancer, sometimes given with another medicine called nivolumab.
Usage
IPILIMUMAB is generally used to treat: Melanoma, Kidney CancerFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withSymptoms of Overdosage
IPILIMUMAB over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
IPILIMUMAB : Depression, Hives, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Loose Motion, Fever, Heartburn, Body Itching, Nausea, Vomit, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Dizziness, Eyes Pain, Throat SorenessRare Side-Effects
IPILIMUMAB : Anxiety, Chest Pain, Confusion, Constipation, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)Disease Interactions
IPILIMUMAB can interfere with: Allergy, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Hypothyroidism, Adrenal Insufficiency, Hyperthyroidism, Diarrhoea, Enterocolitis, Gastroenteritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Autonomic Dysfunction (Autonomic Nervous System Diseases), Guillan-Barre SyndromeTechnical Classification
IPILIMUMAB is categorized as: ANTI-CTLA-4 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES / ANTINEOPLASTICSStorage Conditions
Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)Available Alternatives
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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