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Keytruda is the brand name for pembrolizumab and is available as an injection for IV use.

Keytruda is available as a 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) injection for IV use.

Keytruda is a PD-1 inhibitor and is used for the following:

• Melanoma
• Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
• Head and neck cancer
• Hodgkin lymphoma
• Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma
• Bladder cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Stomach cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Liver cancer
• Biliary tract cancer
• Renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)
• Cervical cancer
• Endometrial carcinoma (uterine cancer)
• Triple-negative breast cancer
• Merkel cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell skin carcinoma
• Cancers with high tumor mutation burden (TMB-H), high microsatellite instability (MSI-H), or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR)

Keytruda is an immunotherapy medication that blocks the PD-1 pathway. It’s also called a PD-1 inhibitor or checkpoint inhibitor. By blocking the PD-1 pathway, Keytruda helps the immune system find and recognize cancer cells again. As a result, the immune system can attack and kill the cancer cells and stop the cancer from growing.

Keytruda is given as an intravenous (IV) infusion at a medical office or infusion center. Your dose depends on your treatment plan.

• Adults: The typical dose is either 200 mg given IV once every 3 weeks OR 400 mg given IV once every 6 weeks. Whether you take Keytruda by itself or together with other anticancer therapies depends on your cancer
• Children (for certain cancers only): The dose is calculated based on body weight (kg). The typical dose is 2 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 200 mg) given IV once every 3 weeks

Keytruda is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.

Common side effects of Keytruda:

• Higher blood sugar
• Anemia
• Higher liver enzyme levels
• Electrolyte changes in blood
• Lower white blood cells
• Tiredness
• Lower appetite
• Trouble breathing
• Cough
• Rash
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nausea

Serious side effects are rare with Keytruda. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

• Serious immune-related side effects: rash, diarrhea, trouble breathing, chest pain, severe stomach pain, mucus or blood in stool
• Serious reaction during infusion: chills, fever, itching, fast heartbeat, trouble breathing

There are no major drug interactions listed for Keytruda. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.

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Based on its mechanism of action, Keytruda can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Females should have a pregnancy test before starting Keytruda and use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose.

• Pembrolizumab