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Pembrolizumab and Diabetes

Result of checking the interaction of drug Pembrolizumab and disease Diabetes for safety when used together.

Check result:

Pembrolizumab <> Diabetes

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Pembrolizumab can cause type 1 diabetes mellitus, including diabetic ketoacidosis. Monitor for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms of diabetes. Administer insulin for type 1 diabetes, and withhold pembrolizumab and administer anti-hyperglycemics in patients with severe hyperglycemia. Care should be exercised when using pembrolizumab in diabetic patients.

Pembrolizumab

Generic Name: pembrolizumab

Brand Name: Keytruda

Synonyms: n.a.

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