Nivolumab Uses

Nivolumab is used for Cancer (Melanoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Bladder, Liver, Kidney, Colorectal)

How Nivolumab Works

Nivolumab a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD1 receptor found on the surface of T cells, reversing T-cell suppression and resulting in decreased tumor growth.

Common side effects of Nivolumab

Dizziness, Rash, Pruritus, Fatigue, Colitis, Nausea, Vomiting, Asthenia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Abdominal Pain, Constipation

Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.