Keytruda, Pembrolizumab 25 Mg/Ml, For Infusion - 1 Vial

Product Name

• Keytruda, Pembrolizumab 25 Mg/Ml, Powder For Infusion - 1 Pc

Scientific Name

• Pembrolizumab 25 Mg/Ml Vials

Category Of Keytruda 25 Mg Vial

• Antineoplastics Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Pembrolizumab

• Monoclonal antibody to programmed cell death-1 protein (PD-1); blocks interaction between PD-1 and its ligands
• Tumor cells may circumvent T-cell–mediated cytotoxicity by expressing PD-L1 on the tumor itself or on tumor-infiltrating immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of immune-mediated killing of tumor cells

Therapeutic Indications Of Keytruda 25 Mg Vial

• Pembrolizumab is a medication that is used to treat melanoma (type of skin cancer); when cancer cannot be removed by surgery or has spread in the body, or to prevent your skin cancer from returning after its surgical removal.
• It is used to treat also non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC; a type of lung cancer).

Method Of Administration Of Keytruda 25 Mg Vial

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Keytruda 25 Mg Vial

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
2. Tiredness or drowsiness
3. Dizziness or feeling weak

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Keytruda 25 Mg Vial

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Keytruda 25 Mg Vial

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

1. If you are a heavy smoker or using nicotine replacement therapy
2. If you are a man aged over 40
3. If you are a woman who has been through menopause.
4. If you have a history of fits (seizures)
5. If you have had high blood pressure
6. If you have liver or kidney disease
7. If you have an intolerance to some sugars

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements

Storage Conditions Of Keytruda 25 Mg Vial

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Pembrolizumab

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Pembrolizumab