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Salt Composition

:     Pembrolizumab

Manufacturer

:     MSD PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Origin of Medicine

:     United States of America

Indication

:     Non-small cell lung cancer, Gastric cancer, Cervical cancer

Packaging

:     1Vial(S) OF 4ML

Dosage Form

:     Injection

MRP

  :     ₹ 248937.00

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Keytruda 100mg Injection is an immunotherapy medication containing the active constituent pembrolizumab. Keytruda Injection used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of various types of cancers.

It is an immunotherapy that works with your immune system to fight cancer. Keytruda is often given when cancer has spread to other parts of the body and cannot be treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Keytruda Injection is given as an infusion into the vein by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have lung disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

MEDICINAL USE OF KEYTRUDA INJECTION
  • Skin Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Urothelial Cancer
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma

The therapeutic effect of Keytruda 100mg Injection is the activation of the immune system to identify and attack cancer cells in the body. It is a type of immunotherapy drug that blocks a protein called PD-1 present on immune cells, which allows the immune system to identify and attack cancer cells more effectively. By doing so, this drug can help slow or inhibit the spread and growth of cancer cells in the body.

SIDE EFFECTS OF KEYTRUDA INJECTION

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • Blurred vision
  • Skin rash
  • Vomiting
  • Sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Bloating or swelling in the face, arms, legs, and feet
  • Muscle cramps
  • Pale skin
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Unusual bleeding
  • Unusual weight gain or loss
  • Change in eyesight
  • Fever
  • Yellow eyes or skin
  • Severe or sudden headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Sweating
  • Drooping eyelids
  • Nosebleeds
  • Redness of eye
  • Indigestion
  • Scaly skin
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dark urine
  • Drowsiness
DOSAGE USE OF KEYTRUDA INJECTION
  • Keytruda is used to treat several types of cancer in adults. The recommended dosage for all Keytruda’s uses is a total of 400 mg every 6 weeks.
  • To achieve this dosage, your doctor may give you 200 mg every 3 weeks or 400 mg every 6 weeks. Your doctor will determine the dosing schedule that’s best for you.
  • Depending on your condition, your doctor may give you Keytruda by itself or with other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy.
  • Your doctor will determine whether you’ll take Keytruda by itself or with other cancer treatments.
Ques 1. : How is the effectiveness of Keytruda 100mg Injection measured?

Ans : The effectiveness of Keytruda 100mg Injection is measured by imaging tests, such as CT (computed tomography) scans or MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging), to monitor the tumor's size and growth. A reduction in tumor size or stabilization is considered a positive response to treatment.

Ques 2. : Can patients continue to work or perform daily activities while taking Keytruda 100mg Injection?

Ans : Many patients are able to continue working and performing daily activities while taking Keytruda 100mg Injection. However, some patients may experience side effects that affect their ability to work or perform daily activities, such as fatigue or nausea.

Ques 3. : Can Keytruda 100mg Injection cure cancer?

Ans :Keytruda 100mg Injection can lead to long-lasting remissions in some patients, but it is not a cure for cancer. Patients should discuss their individual treatment plan and expected outcomes with their healthcare provider.

Ques 4. : How Are Patients Taking Keytruda Monitored?

Ans : Patients receiving Keytruda are monitored with blood work and other laboratory tests to check the adverse reaction on the immune system like changes in kidney and thyroid function, hepatitis, colitis and pneumonitis.

Ques 5. : Can Keytruda 100mg Injection be used in combination with other cancer treatments?

Ans :Yes, Keytruda 100mg can be combined with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy. Combining it with other cancer treatments may provide better outcomes than either treatment alone.

Ques 6. : In how much time will the drug show effect?

Ans :The time it takes for Keytruda 100mg Injection to show its effect can vary depending on the type and stage of the cancer being treated. In some cases, patients may see a response within a few weeks of starting treatment, while in other cases, it may take several months.

Keytruda 100mg Injection is an immunotherapy medication containing the active constituent pembrolizumab. Keytruda Injection used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of various types of cancers.

It is an immunotherapy that works with your immune system to fight cancer. Keytruda is often given when cancer has spread to other parts of the body and cannot be treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Keytruda Injection is given as an infusion into the vein by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have lung disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

MEDICINAL USE OF KEYTRUDA INJECTION
  • Skin Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Urothelial Cancer
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma

The therapeutic effect of Keytruda 100mg Injection is the activation of the immune system to identify and attack cancer cells in the body. It is a type of immunotherapy drug that blocks a protein called PD-1 present on immune cells, which allows the immune system to identify and attack cancer cells more effectively. By doing so, this drug can help slow or inhibit the spread and growth of cancer cells in the body.

SIDE EFFECTS OF KEYTRUDA INJECTION

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • Blurred vision
  • Skin rash
  • Vomiting
  • Sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Bloating or swelling in the face, arms, legs, and feet
  • Muscle cramps
  • Pale skin
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Unusual bleeding
  • Unusual weight gain or loss
  • Change in eyesight
  • Fever
  • Yellow eyes or skin
  • Severe or sudden headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Sweating
  • Drooping eyelids
  • Nosebleeds
  • Redness of eye
  • Indigestion
  • Scaly skin
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dark urine
  • Drowsiness
DOSAGE USE OF KEYTRUDA INJECTION
  • Keytruda is used to treat several types of cancer in adults. The recommended dosage for all Keytruda’s uses is a total of 400 mg every 6 weeks.
  • To achieve this dosage, your doctor may give you 200 mg every 3 weeks or 400 mg every 6 weeks. Your doctor will determine the dosing schedule that’s best for you.
  • Depending on your condition, your doctor may give you Keytruda by itself or with other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy.
  • Your doctor will determine whether you’ll take Keytruda by itself or with other cancer treatments.
Ques 1. : How is the effectiveness of Keytruda 100mg Injection measured?

Ans : The effectiveness of Keytruda 100mg Injection is measured by imaging tests, such as CT (computed tomography) scans or MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging), to monitor the tumor's size and growth. A reduction in tumor size or stabilization is considered a positive response to treatment.

Ques 2. : Can patients continue to work or perform daily activities while taking Keytruda 100mg Injection?

Ans : Many patients are able to continue working and performing daily activities while taking Keytruda 100mg Injection. However, some patients may experience side effects that affect their ability to work or perform daily activities, such as fatigue or nausea.

Ques 3. : Can Keytruda 100mg Injection cure cancer?

Ans :Keytruda 100mg Injection can lead to long-lasting remissions in some patients, but it is not a cure for cancer. Patients should discuss their individual treatment plan and expected outcomes with their healthcare provider.

Ques 4. : How Are Patients Taking Keytruda Monitored?

Ans : Patients receiving Keytruda are monitored with blood work and other laboratory tests to check the adverse reaction on the immune system like changes in kidney and thyroid function, hepatitis, colitis and pneumonitis.

Ques 5. : Can Keytruda 100mg Injection be used in combination with other cancer treatments?

Ans :Yes, Keytruda 100mg can be combined with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy. Combining it with other cancer treatments may provide better outcomes than either treatment alone.

Ques 6. : In how much time will the drug show effect?

Ans :The time it takes for Keytruda 100mg Injection to show its effect can vary depending on the type and stage of the cancer being treated. In some cases, patients may see a response within a few weeks of starting treatment, while in other cases, it may take several months.

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