Indications

OPDIVO Qvantig™ (nivolumab + hyaluronidase-nvhy) is now approved as a subcutaneous injection

Dosing schedules

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Find dosing information to get patients with advanced or earlier-stage melanoma started on therapy

Unresectable or Metastatic (Advanced) Melanoma1

OPDIVO® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY® (ipilimumab), is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.

OPDIVO, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.

OPDIVO + YERVOY
DOSING & SCHEDULE DURATION
Induction phase* (weight-based)
1 mg/kg of OPDIVO IV infusion over 30 minutes followed on the same day by 3 mg/kg of YERVOY IV infusion over 30 minutes q3w for a maximum of 4 doses
OR
Until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier
Maintenance phase
240 mg of OPDIVO IV infusion over 30 minutes q2w
OR
480 mg of OPDIVO IV infusion over 30 minutes q4w§
Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity

After completing 4 doses of the combination in the induction phase, administer OPDIVO as a single agent.

OPDIVO Monotherapy
DOSING & SCHEDULE DURATION
240 mg of OPDIVO IV infusion over 30 minutes q2w
OR
480 mg of OPDIVO IV infusion over 30 minutes q4w§
Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity

No premedications are required.

*When OPDIVO is administered in combination with YERVOY, if OPDIVO is withheld or discontinued, YERVOY should also be withheld or discontinued.1
Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion in patients with mild or moderate infusion-related reactions. Discontinue OPDIVO or OPDIVO + YERVOY in patients with severe or life-threatening infusion-related reactions.1
For adult and pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing 40 kg or more, follow OPDIVO dosing above. For pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg, OPDIVO dosing is 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks (30-minute IV infusion) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
§Based on exploratory dose–exposure–response relationships for efficacy and safety, OPDIVO 240 mg q2w and 480 mg q4w are predicted to be similar.2

Review the U.S. Full Prescribing Information for OPDIVO.

Adjuvant Treatment of Melanoma1

OPDIVO is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with completely resected Stage IIB, Stage IIC, Stage III, or Stage IV melanoma.

OPDIVO Monotherapy
DOSING & SCHEDULE* DURATION
240 mg of OPDIVO IV infusion over 30 minutes q2w
OR
480 mg of OPDIVO
IV infusion over 30 minutes q4w
Until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity for up to 1 year

No premedications are required with OPDIVO.

*For adult and pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing 40 kg or more, follow OPDIVO dosing above. For pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg, OPDIVO dosing is 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks (30-minute IV infusion) until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity for up to 1 year.1
Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion in patients with mild or moderate infusion-related reactions. Discontinue OPDIVO in patients with severe or life-threatening infusion-related reactions.1
Based on exploratory dose-exposure–response relationships for efficacy and safety, OPDIVO 240 mg q2w and 480 mg q4w are predicted to be similar.2

Review the U.S. Full Prescribing Information for OPDIVO.

IV=intravenous; q2w=every 2 weeks; q3w=every 3 weeks; q4w=every 4 weeks.

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Treatment Modifications

See recommended dosing modifications for immune-mediated adverse reactions.

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Preparation and Administration

Find instructions for preparation, administration, infusion, and storage.

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OPDIVO Dosing Guide

A guide to dosing across all indications.
 

References:

  1. OPDIVO [package insert]. Princeton, NJ: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
  2. Long GV, Tykodi SS, Schneider JG, et al. Assessment of nivolumab exposure and clinical safety of 480 mg every 4 weeks flat-dosing schedule in patients with cancer. Ann Oncol. 2018;29(11):2208-2213.


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