Yervoy
(Ipilimumab)Dosage & Administration
Yervoy Prescribing Information
Indications and Usage (1 INDICATIONS AND USAGEYERVOY is a human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4)-blocking antibody indicated for: Melanoma
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Colorectal Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Esophageal Cancer
1.1 Unresectable or Metastatic MelanomaYERVOY, as a single agent or in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older. 1.2 Adjuvant Treatment of MelanomaYERVOY is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with cutaneous melanoma with pathologic involvement of regional lymph nodes of more than 1 mm who have undergone complete resection, including total lymphadenectomy. 1.3 Advanced Renal Cell CarcinomaYERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with intermediate or poor risk advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). 1.4 Microsatellite Instability-High or Mismatch Repair Deficient Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
1.5 Hepatocellular Carcinoma
1.6 Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung CancerYERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1%) as determined by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)] , with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent NSCLC, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. 1.7 Malignant Pleural MesotheliomaYERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma. 1.8 Esophageal CancerYERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1) [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)] . | 5/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dosage and Administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Patient SelectionInformation on FDA-approved tests for patient selection is available at: https://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1. Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion [see Preparation and Administration (2.4)] .
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2. Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents. Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
2.3 Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsNo dose reduction for YERVOY is recommended. In general, withhold YERVOY for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue YERVOY for life-threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, persistent moderate (Grade 2) or severe (Grade 3) reactions lasting 12 weeks or longer after last YERVOY dose (excluding endocrinopathy), or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg or less of prednisone or equivalent per day within 12 weeks of initiating steroids. Dosage modifications for YERVOY or YERVOY in combination with nivolumab for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in Table 3. When YERVOY is administered in combination with nivolumab, withhold or permanently discontinue both YERVOY and nivolumab for toxicity.
2.4 Preparation and Administration
Preparation of Solution
Administration
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YERVOY is a human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4)-blocking antibody indicated for:
• Treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older as a single agent or in combination with nivolumab.1.1 Unresectable or Metastatic MelanomaYERVOY, as a single agent or in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older.
• Adjuvant treatment of adult patients with cutaneous melanoma with pathologic involvement of regional lymph nodes of more than 1 mm who have undergone complete resection, including total lymphadenectomy.1.2 Adjuvant Treatment of MelanomaYERVOY is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with cutaneous melanoma with pathologic involvement of regional lymph nodes of more than 1 mm who have undergone complete resection, including total lymphadenectomy.
• Treatment of adult patients with intermediate or poor risk advanced renal cell carcinoma, as first-line treatment in combination with nivolumab.1.3 Advanced Renal Cell CarcinomaYERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with intermediate or poor risk advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
• Treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC) in combination with nivolumab.1.4 Microsatellite Instability-High or Mismatch Repair Deficient Metastatic Colorectal Cancer• YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older withunresectable or metastaticmicrosatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC).
• adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as first-line treatment in combination with nivolumab. ()1.5 Hepatocellular Carcinoma• YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for thefirst-linetreatment of adult patients withunresectable or metastatichepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).• YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCCwho have been previously treated with sorafenib.
• in combination with nivolumab in adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC who have been previously treated with sorafenib.1.5 Hepatocellular Carcinoma• YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for thefirst-linetreatment of adult patients withunresectable or metastatichepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).• YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCCwho have been previously treated with sorafenib.
• Treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD-L1 (≥1%) as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations, as first-line treatment in combination with nivolumab.1.6 Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung CancerYERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1%) as determined by an FDA-approved test
[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)], with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent NSCLC, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
• Treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations as first-line treatment, in combination with nivolumab and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy.1.6 Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung CancerYERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1%) as determined by an FDA-approved test
[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)], with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.YERVOY, in combination with nivolumab and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent NSCLC, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
• Treatment of adult patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma, as first-line treatment in combination with nivolumab.1.7 Malignant Pleural MesotheliomaYERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma.
• Treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, as first line treatment in combination with nivolumab whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1).1.8 Esophageal CancerYERVOY, in combination with nivolumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC)
whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1)[see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
• Administer by intravenous infusion after dilution based upon recommended infusion rate for each indication.2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION• Administer by intravenous infusion after dilution based upon recommended infusion rate for each indication. (2)• Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma:∘ YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 doses. (2.2)∘ YERVOY 3 mg/kg immediately following nivolumab 1 mg/kg on the same day, every 3 weeks for 4 doses. After completing 4 doses of the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in the Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab. (2.2)
• Adjuvant Treatment of Melanoma: YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks for 4 doses, followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses. (2.2)• Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma: YERVOY 1 mg/kg immediately following nivolumab 3 mg/kg on the same day, every 3 weeks for 4 doses. After completing 4 doses of the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab. (2.2)• Treatment of microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer in combination with nivolumab:∘ Adult and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg or greater: YERVOY 1 mg/kg immediately following nivolumab 240 mg on the same day every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 doses. After completing the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab. (2.2)∘ Pediatric patients weighing less than 40 kg: YERVOY 1 mg/kg immediately following nivolumab 3 mg/kg on the same day every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 doses. After completing the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab.
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma: YERVOY 3 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes immediately following nivolumab 1 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes on the same day, every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses. After completing up to 4 doses of the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab. (2.2)• Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer:∘ YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks. (2.2)∘ YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy. (2.2)
• Malignant pleural mesothelioma: YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks. (2.2)• Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma:YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks. (2.2)• See full Prescribing Information for preparation and administration instructions and dosage modifications for adverse reactions.
2.1 Patient SelectionInformation on FDA-approved tests for patient selection is available at:
https://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer• Select patients with metastatic NSCLC for treatment with YERVOY in combination with nivolumab based on PD-L1 expression[see Clinical Studies (14.6)].
Esophageal Cancer• Select patients with unresectable or advanced or metastatic ESCC for treatment with YERVOY in combination with nivolumab based on PD-L1 expression[see Clinical Studies (14.8)].• An FDA-approved companion diagnostic for the detection of PD-L1 expression in patients with advanced or metastatic ESCC is not available.
2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
2.3 Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse ReactionsNo dose reduction for YERVOY is recommended. In general, withhold YERVOY for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue YERVOY for life-threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, persistent moderate (Grade 2) or severe (Grade 3) reactions lasting 12 weeks or longer after last YERVOY dose (excluding endocrinopathy), or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg or less of prednisone or equivalent per day within 12 weeks of initiating steroids. Dosage modifications for YERVOY or YERVOY in combination with nivolumab for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in Table 3.
When YERVOY is administered in combination with nivolumab, withhold or permanently discontinue both YERVOY and nivolumab for toxicity.
Table 3: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions ALT = alanine aminotransferase, AST = aspartate aminotransferase, DRESS = Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, SJS = Stevens Johnson Syndrome, TEN = toxic epidermal necrolysis, ULN = upper limit of normal
*Based on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), Version 4.03
aResume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 or 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of last dose or inability to reduce prednisone to 10 mg per day (or equivalent) or less within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.
bIf AST/ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline, withhold or permanently discontinue YERVOY based on recommendations for hepatitis with no liver involvement.
cThis guidance is only applicable to HCC patients who are being treated with YERVOY in combination with nivolumab.
dDepending on clinical severity, consider withholding for Grade 2 endocrinopathy until symptom improvement with hormone replacement. Resume once acute symptoms have resolved.Adverse ReactionSeverity*Dosage ModificationsImmune-Mediated Adverse Reactions[See Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Colitis
Grade 2
Withholda
Grade 3 or 4
Permanently discontinue
Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver
or
Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver/non-HCC
AST or ALT increases to more than 3 times and up to 5 times the ULN
orTotal bilirubin increases to more than 1.5 times and up to 3 times the ULN
Withholda
AST or ALT more than 5 times the ULN
orTotal bilirubin more than 3 times the ULN
Permanently discontinue
Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liverb/HCCc
Baseline AST/ALT is more than 1 and up to 3 times ULN and increases to more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN
orBaseline AST/ALT is more than 3 and up to 5 times ULN and increases to more than 8 and up to 10 times ULN.
Withholda
AST/ALT increases to more than 10 times ULN
orTotal bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN.
Permanently discontinue
Exfoliative Dermatologic Conditions
Suspected SJS, TEN, or DRESS
Withhold
Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESS
Permanently discontinue
Endocrinopathiesd
Grades 3 or 4
Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue depending on severity
Pneumonitis
Grade 2
Withholda
Grade 3 or 4
Permanently discontinue
Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction
Grade 2 or 3 increased blood creatinine
Withholda
Grade 4 increased blood creatinine
Permanently discontinue
Neurological Toxicities
Grade 2
Withholda
Grade 3 or 4
Permanently discontinue
Myocarditis
Grade 2, 3 or 4
Permanently discontinue
Ophthalmologic
Grade 2, 3, or 4 that does not improve to Grade 1 within 2 weeks while receiving topical therapy
orthat requires systemic treatmentPermanently discontinue
Other Adverse ReactionsInfusion-Related Reactions
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 1 or 2
Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion
Grade 3 or 4
Permanently discontinue
2.4 Preparation and Administration• Do not shake product.• Visually inspect for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Discard vial if solution is cloudy, there is pronounced discoloration (solution may have pale-yellow color), or there is foreign particulate matter other than translucent-to-white, amorphous particles.
Preparation of Solution• Allow the vial(s) to stand at room temperature for approximately 5 minutes prior to preparation of infusion.• Withdraw the required volume of YERVOY and transfer into an intravenous bag.• Dilute with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to aMix diluted solution by gentle inversion.final concentration ranging from 1 mg/mL to 2 mg/mL.• After preparation, store the diluted solution either refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) or at room temperature of 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) for no more than 24 hours from the time of preparation to the time of infusion.• Discard partially used or empty vials of YERVOY.
Administration• Do not co-administer other drugs through the same intravenous line.• Flush the intravenous line with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP after each dose.• Administer diluted YERVOY solution by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes through an intravenous line containing a sterile, non-pyrogenic,low-protein-binding in-line filter.• When administered in combination with nivolumab, infuse nivolumab first followed by YERVOY on the same day.• When administered with nivolumab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy, infuse nivolumab first followed by YERVOY and then platinum-doublet chemotherapy on the same day.• Use separate infusion bags and filters for each infusion.
• Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma:∘ YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 doses.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
∘ YERVOY 3 mg/kg immediately following nivolumab 1 mg/kg on the same day, every 3 weeks for 4 doses. After completing 4 doses of the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in the Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
• Adjuvant Treatment of Melanoma: YERVOY 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks for 4 doses, followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
• Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma: YERVOY 1 mg/kg immediately following nivolumab 3 mg/kg on the same day, every 3 weeks for 4 doses. After completing 4 doses of the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
• Treatment of microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer in combination with nivolumab:∘ Adult and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg or greater: YERVOY 1 mg/kg immediately following nivolumab 240 mg on the same day every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 doses. After completing the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
∘ Pediatric patients weighing less than 40 kg: YERVOY 1 mg/kg immediately following nivolumab 3 mg/kg on the same day every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 doses. After completing the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab. ()2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma: YERVOY 3 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes immediately following nivolumab 1 mg/kg intravenously over 30 minutes on the same day, every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses. After completing up to 4 doses of the combination, administer nivolumab as a single agent as recommended in Full Prescribing Information for nivolumab.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
• Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer:∘ YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
∘ YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
• Malignant pleural mesothelioma: YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
• Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma:YERVOY 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks.2.2 Recommended DosageThe recommended dosages of YERVOY as a single agent are presented in Table 1.
Administer YERVOY as a 30-minute intravenous infusion[see Preparation and Administration (2.4)].Table 1: Recommended Dosages for YERVOY as a Single Agent IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
Maximum of 4 doses
Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
followed by 3 mg/kg every 12 weeks
Every 3 weeks up to a maximum of 4 doses
Every 12 weeks for up to 4 additional doses
The recommended dosages of YERVOY in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2.
Administer YERVOY on the same day as other therapeutic agents.Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosage information, as appropriate.
Table 2: Recommended Dosages of YERVOY in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents* *Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with YERVOY for recommended dosing information, as appropriate.
†Refer to the Prescribing Information for nivolumab for dosage information after completing use in combination with YERVOY.IndicationRecommended YERVOY DosageDuration of TherapyUnresectable or metastatic melanoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier.
After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as a single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Advanced renal cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
for a maximum of 4 doses.After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
Adult patients and pediatric patients age 12 years and older andweighing40kg or more:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab
240 mgIn combination with nivolumab.†
for a maximum of 4 dosesAfter completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity
, or up to 2 years.†Pediatric patients age 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg:1 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 3 mg/kgHepatocellular carcinoma
3 mg/kg every 3 weeks
with nivolumab 1 mg/kg
In combination with nivolumab
fora maximum of 4doses.After completing
a maximum of4 doses of combination therapy, administer nivolumab as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.†Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
and histology-based platinum‑doublet
chemotherapy every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
2 cycles of histology-based platinum-doublet chemotherapy
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks
with nivolumab 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression.†
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 mg/kg every 6 weeks with nivolumab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks
In combination with nivolumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years.
• See full Prescribing Information for preparation and administration instructions and dosage modifications for adverse reactions.
Injection: 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL) and 200 mg/40 mL (5 mg/mL) as a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale-yellow solution in a single-dose vial.
• Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ()8.2 LactationRisk SummaryThere are no data on the presence of YERVOY in human milk or its effects on the breastfed child or milk production. In monkeys, ipilimumab was present in milk
(see Data). Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with YERVOY and for 3 months following the last dose.DataIn monkeys treated at dose levels resulting in exposures 2.6 and 7.2 times higher than those in humans at a 3 mg/kg dose, ipilimumab was present in milk at concentrations of 0.1 mcg/mL and 0.4 mcg/mL, representing a ratio of up to 0.3% of the steady-state serum concentration of the drug.
None.