Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion 10 ml

Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of various types of cancers. Cancer is a disease caused by the abnormal growth of cells that divide uncontrollably. This medicine is used in treating metastatic melanoma, advanced renal cell carcinoma in combination with nivolumab, hepatocellular carcinoma in patients who have previously been treated with sorafenib, colorectal cancer, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, and malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion contains Ipilimumab, which belongs to the class of CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody. It works by inhibiting the action of a human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 molecule, thereby stopping the abnormal growth of cancer cells.

Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion may cause certain side effects such as diarrhoea, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, itching, rash, headache, fever, decreased weight, and dizziness. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects bother you. Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion will be administered by an oncologist with experience in administering chemotherapeutic agents in the hospital setting. Avoid self-administration.

If you are allergic to Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion or its components, inform your doctor. Before taking Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion, inform your doctor if you have/had liver or kidney disease, autoimmune disorders such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or a history of organ transplants. This medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, it is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion.

Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion contains Ipilimumab, which is used in treating different types of cancers. It works by inhibiting the action of a human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 molecule (CTLA-4) that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body. In this way, Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion stops the body's production, spread and growth of cancerous cells.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite
• Tiredness
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Difficulty falling a sleep
• Muscle pain
• Cough
• Headache
• Fever
• Itching
• Rash

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion for the period that your doctor has prescribed. Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion may cause severe immune-mediated adverse reactions (IMAR) such as immune-mediated colitis, hepatitis, nephritis, endocrinopathies, pneumonitis, and dermatologic reactions. It may also cause infusion-related reactions in some patients. Discontinue the treatment if any severe infusion reactions occur. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant before starting the treatment, as this medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Caution should be exercised if you have/had liver or kidney disease, any history of organ transplant, gastrointestinal disorders and autoimmune disorders such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease while receiving Yervoi 5 mg/ml Infusion. Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment as it passes into breast milk and may cause a possible risk to the infant. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.

• Physical activity helps strengthen muscles, reduces fatigue, helps in weight loss, and gives strength. Gentle activities like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• Getting adequate sleep as resting helps improve your health and mental ability and improves attention.
• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listening to soothing music.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, etc.
• Foods containing fibre help in better digestion. These include beans, peas, lentils, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight.