Opdivo Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

- OPDIVO
- QTY 4
- 40 MG/4 ML
- VIAL
- Near 77381

NIVOLUMAB (nye VOL ue mab) is a monoclonal antibody. It treats certain types of cancer. Some of the cancers treated are colon cancer, head and neck cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, lung cancer, and melanoma.

OPDIVO Information

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This medication is injected into a vein. It is given in a hospital or clinic setting.
A special MedGuide will be given to you before each treatment. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
Talk to your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medication or for 5 months after stopping it. Women should inform their care team if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious harm to an unborn child. Talk to your care team for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medication or for 5 months after stopping it.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Bloody or black, tar-like stools
-Change in vision
-Chest pain
-Diarrhea
-Dry cough, shortness of breath or trouble breathing
-Eye pain
-Fast or irregular heartbeat
-Fever, chills
-High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)—increased thirst or amount of urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, blurry vision
-High thyroid levels (hyperthyroidism)—fast or irregular heartbeat, weight loss, excessive sweating or sensitivity to heat, tremors or shaking, anxiety, nervousness, irregular menstrual cycle or spotting
-Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
-Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Low red blood cell count—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing
-Low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism)—unusual weakness or fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, weight gain, feelings of depression
-Mood and behavior changes-confusion, change in sex drive or performance, irritability
-Muscle pain or cramps
-Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet, muscle weakness, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination
-Red or dark brown urine
-Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-Stomach pain
-Unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Bone pain
-Constipation
-Loss of appetite
-Nausea
-Tiredness
-Vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.