Opdivo

Product Information:

Opdivo is used to treat many cancers, including melanoma (skin cancer), non-small cell lung cancer, malignant pleural mesothelioma (cancer that affects the lining of the lungs), renal cell carcinoma, classical Hodgkin lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, urothelial carcinoma, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, gastric cancer, and gastroesophageal junction cancer. It is given as an intravenous infusion, into your vein, or IV, for about 30 minutes, every 2 to 4 weeks depending on the type of cancer.

Storage:

Your healthcare provider will store Opdivo refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and protect it from light by storing it in the original package until the time of use.

Opdivo should not be frozen or shaken.).

Side effects:

The most common side effects of Opdivo when used alone include:
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,

loss of appetite, diarrhea, or constipation
mouth sores, change in taste
itching, rash, redness, or blisters on your hands or feet
hormonal problems
problems of the liver
numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet
fever, body aches
feeling weak, tired, or short of breath

Cold symptoms: runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat
headache, vertigo, and rising blood pressure
weight loss.
Common Opdivo and Yervoy side effects in combination:
constipation
cough
loss of appetite
weight loss
Diarrhea
dizziness
feeling tired
fever
headache
itching
low level of thyroid hormone in the blood (hypothyroidism)
nausea
aching muscles,

bones and joints rash

shortness of breath stomach-area

discomfort or pain

upper respiratory infection

Vomiting