Keytruda Injection
Salt Composition
Pembrolizumab (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Keytruda Injection is used in the treatment of melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancer, and cervical cancer.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Keytruda Injection is given as an infusion into the vein by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
rash fatigue fever nausea muscle pain
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Pregnancy Warning
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
How it works
Keytruda Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works in certain cancer by working with immune system thereby activating T-cell mediated immune responses against tumor cells.
Quick Tips
It is usually given through an infusion into your vein (IV) for about 30 minutes every 3 weeks by your doctor. It may make you feel tired or weak. Do not drive or use machines unless you are sure you are feeling well. Take adequate birth control measures while you are being treated with this medicine and for at least 4 months after your last dose as it can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do not stop treatment without talking to your doctor first.
