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Revision as of 17:57, 26 November 2014
General information
Class/mechanism: Anti-CTLA-4 antibody. CTLA-4 is a negative regulator of T-cell activation and ipilimumab interferes with the ability of CTLA-4 to interact with its ligands CD80/CD86. CTLA-4 blockade results in T-cell activation and proliferation, and it is suspected that its anti-neoplastic activity may be due to T-cell mediated anti-tumor immune responses.[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Ipilimumab (Yervoy) package insert[1]
- Ipilimumab (Yervoy) patient drug information (Chemocare)[5]
- Ipilimumab (Yervoy) patient drug information (UpToDate)[6]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 3/25/2011: FDA approved "for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma."
Also known as
BMS-734016 or MDX-010.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ipilimumab (Yervoy) package insert
- ↑ Ipilimumab (Yervoy) package insert (locally hosted backup)
- ↑ Yervoy manufacturer's website
- ↑ YERVOY Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Site
- ↑ Ipilimumab (Yervoy) patient drug information (Chemocare)
- ↑ Ipilimumab (Yervoy) patient drug information (UpToDate)