What is Yervoy and its uses?

Yervoy (ipilimumab) is a cancer prescription medicine is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat certain types of cancer such as:

• skin cancer (melanoma);
• non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC);
• pleural mesothelioma.
• kidney cancer.
• liver cancer.
• colorectal cancer.

Side effects of Yervoy

• Tiredness.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.

Consult your doctor immediately if any side effects occur, worsen, persist or any serious side effects occur.

Precautions

• Make sure you are not allergic to Yervoy.
• Tell your doctor about your medical history.
• Before going under surgery tell your doctor about the medication.
• Before any vaccination, discuss with your doctor about your medication.
• In pregnancy, Yervoy is not allowed.
• Breastfeeding not allowed.