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Instructions for infusion


 NivolumabIpilimumab
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 infusion130-min IV infusion1
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 In all settings, nivolumab monotherapy should be initiated 3 weeks following the last dose of the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab1
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.