Instructions for infusion
| Nivolumab | Ipilimumab | |
|---|---|---|
 Reconstitution
Reconstitution |
Dilute the required volume of nivolumab or ipilimumab with the required volume of 0.9% sodium chloride solution or 5% glucose solution for injection1 | |
 Duration of infusion
Duration of infusion |
30-min IV infusion1 | 30-min IV infusion2 |
 Order of infusion
Order of infusion |
For combination therapy, nivolumab and ipilimumab should be administered on the same day.1 Nivolumab infusion should be followed by ipilimumab infusion in all indications where combination therapy is indicated.1 Administer nivolumab first, followed by the other therapeutic agent(s).1 1L only: For the monotherapy phase, the first dose of nivolumab should be administered 3 weeks after the last dose of the combination of nivolumab and ipilumab if using 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks1 |
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IV, intravenous.
1. Opdivo® (nivolumab). Hong Kong Prescribing Information; Hong Kong: Bristol-Myers Squibb.
2. Yervoy® (ipilimumab). Hong Kong Prescribing Information; Hong Kong: Bristol-Myers Squibb.
