Ipilimumab (Intravenous Route)

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Ipilimumab (Intravenous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Yervoy

Description

Ipilimumab injection is used to treat melanoma (a type of skin cancer) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It is a monoclonal antibody that changes the immune system to help control the growth of cancer cells in the skin.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
Before Using
DR603429 Portions of this document last updated: July 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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