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Yervoy and Endocrinopathies

Result of checking the interaction of drug Yervoy and disease Endocrinopathies for safety when used together.

Check result:

Yervoy <> Endocrinopathies

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:

Immune-mediated endocrinopathies, including fatal cases, have occurred with ipilimumab therapy. Monitor clinical chemistries, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level, and thyroid function tests at the start of treatment, before each dose, and as clinically indicated based on symptoms. Withhold ipilimumab dosing in symptomatic patients and consider referral to an endocrinologist.

Yervoy

Generic Name: ipilimumab

Brand Name: Yervoy

Synonyms: n.a.

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