Description

Yervoy 50mg Injection Uses

• Treats advanced melanoma (a type of skin cancer)
• Treats advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma), usually in combination
• Treats certain lung cancers and other cancers in combination with other immunotherapy
• Used to help the immune system fight cancer cells
• Prescribed by an oncologist as part of a wider treatment plan

How Yervoy Is Given

Yervoy is not a self-administered medicine. It is given only as an intravenous (IV) infusion by trained medical staff in a hospital or oncology day-care setting. The dose, schedule, and number of infusions are decided by your oncologist based on your cancer type, body weight, and treatment plan, and it is often combined with another immunotherapy. Patients are monitored during and after each infusion. Never attempt to obtain or use this medicine without an oncologist’s direct supervision.

Yervoy 50mg Injection Warnings

• Can cause the immune system to attack healthy organs, leading to severe and sometimes fatal inflammation of the bowel, liver, skin, nerves, hormone glands, and other organs
• Immune-related effects can occur during treatment or weeks to months after it ends
• Risk is higher when combined with other immunotherapy
• Report any new or worsening symptoms immediately, even after treatment finishes
• Can harm an unborn baby; effective contraception is required during and after treatment
• Serious effects need prompt treatment, sometimes with steroids or other medicines

Yervoy 50mg Injection Precautions

• Used only under the supervision of a qualified oncologist
• Liver, bowel, hormone gland, and other functions are monitored throughout treatment
• Tell your doctor about any autoimmune disease or previous organ transplant
• Report diarrhoea, abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, rash, or unusual tiredness promptly
• Effective contraception is required during and for a period after treatment
• Keep all follow-up appointments, as some effects appear after treatment ends
• Requires proper cold-chain storage; handled and prepared only by the hospital pharmacy

Yervoy 50mg Injection Side Effects

• Diarrhoea and colitis (bowel inflammation)
• Tiredness
• Skin rash and itching
• Nausea
• Hormone gland problems (such as thyroid or adrenal changes)
• Liver inflammation
• Serious effects, such as severe or persistent diarrhoea, severe abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or breathing problems, need immediate medical attention

Storage Instructions

• Store in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C
• Do not freeze
• Keep the vial in the original carton to protect from light
• Handled, prepared, and stored only by the hospital or pharmacy cold chain; not for home storage
• Keep out of the reach of children

Packaging and Quantity

Available as a single 50mg/10ml vial.

Prescription Requirement

Yervoy is a specialist prescription-only immunotherapy medicine. It is supplied strictly against a valid oncologist’s prescription and administered in a clinical setting. It cannot be dispensed for self-use.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yervoy 50mg Injection

What is the price of Yervoy 50mg Injection in Pakistan?
The price of Yervoy 50mg Injection in Pakistan varies as it is an imported specialist immunotherapy medicine. At Delta Pharmacy it is supplied only against a valid oncologist’s prescription and under proper cold-chain handling.

Is Yervoy 50mg Injection available in Pakistan?
Yes, Yervoy 50mg Injection is available in Pakistan through hospital and specialist pharmacy supply, dispensed against an oncologist’s prescription and kept under cold-chain storage.

What is Yervoy 50mg Injection used for?
It is used to treat advanced melanoma and certain other cancers, often with another immunotherapy, by helping the immune system attack cancer cells.

Can Yervoy be given at home?
No. It must be given as an IV infusion by trained medical staff in a hospital or clinic. It is never self-administered.

Disclaimer

This information is provided by Delta Pharmacy for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Yervoy (ipilimumab) is a specialist immunotherapy medicine that must be prescribed and administered by a qualified oncologist. Always consult your doctor about your treatment, dosage, and any health concerns before using this medicine.