Ipilimumab (Intravenous Route)

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Proper Use

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins. It must be given slowly, so the needle will remain in place for at least 90 minutes.

This medicine is usually given every 3 weeks for a total of 4 doses. Your doctor may adjust how often you receive this medicine or how long the infusion may take.

This medicine comes with a Medication Guide. It is very important that you read and understand this information. Be sure to ask your doctor about anything you do not understand.

Missed Dose

This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

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

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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