1-855-4YERVOY For U.S. Healthcare Professionals
For those with certain types of melanoma (a form of skin cancer), YERVOY is an approved treatment option. Here, you can learn about treatment with YERVOY.
First, select the condition you are interested in:
It is not known if YERVOY is safe and effective in children less than 12 years
YERVOY® (ipilimumab) can cause serious side effects in many parts of your body which can lead to death. These serious side effects may include: intestinal problems (colitis) that can cause tears or holes (perforation) in the intestines; liver problems (hepatitis) that can lead to liver failure; skin problems that can lead to severe skin reaction; nerve problems that can lead to paralysis; hormone gland problems (especially the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands); and eye problems.
These problems may happen anytime during treatment with YERVOY or after you have completed treatment. Getting medical treatment right away may keep the problem from becoming more serious. Your healthcare provider will check you for these problems during treatment with YERVOY. Your healthcare provider may treat you with corticosteroid medicines. Your healthcare provider should perform blood tests, such as liver, hormone, and thyroid function tests, before starting and during treatment with YERVOY. Your healthcare provider may need to delay or completely stop treatment with YERVOY, if you have severe side effects.
These are not all of the possible side effects of YERVOY. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Even seemingly mild symptoms can lead to severe or even life-threatening conditions if not addressed. Do not try to treat symptoms yourself.
Serious side effects may include:
Pregnancy and Nursing:
Tell your healthcare provider about:
The most common side effects of YERVOY include: tiredness, diarrhea, itching, rash, nausea, vomiting, headache, weight loss, fever, decreased appetite, and difficulty falling or staying asleep.
These are not all of the possible side effects of YERVOY. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-10881-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-50721-800-721-5072.
Please see U.S. Full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNING regarding immune-mediated side effects, and Medication Guide for YERVOY.
YERVOY® (ipilimumab) is a prescription medicine used to treat melanoma (a kind of skin cancer). YERVOY may be used:
It is not known if YERVOY is safe and effective in children less than 12 years
YERVOY will not work for every patient. Individual results may vary.
Information provided in this website is not a substitute for talking with your healthcare professional. Your healthcare professional is the best source of information about your disease.
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