Opdyta 40mg Vial Of 4ml Solution For Infusion
Opdyta 40 MG Description
Opdyta solution for infusion contains nivolumab, a medication used to treat various cancers like skin, lung, and kidney cancer. It works by boosting the immune system's ability to fight cancer by blocking molecules that suppress its activity.
Opdyta solution for infusion is not suitable for everyone. People with severe allergies to the drug or certain autoimmune diseases like lupus shouldn't use it. Patients with organ transplants also need to be cautious.
Common side effects may include rash, weakness, and headache. Make sure to inform your doctor about any existing lung, liver, or kidney issues, as well as all medications you are currently taking, since they may interact with Opdyta solution for infusion. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it is crucial for both partners to use effective contraception during treatment.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹30248.00 |
You Save | ₹9552.00 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Nivolumab(40.0 Mg) |
Uses | Various types of cancer, including melanoma, lung cancer, kidney cancer, and Hodgkin lymphoma |
Side effects | Fatigue, nausea, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, joint pain, and headache |
Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses of Opdyta 40 MG
Contraindications of Opdyta 40 MG
Side effects of Opdyta 40 MG
- Infections and infestations: upper respiratory tract infection.
- Blood and lymphatic system disorders: lymphopenia, anaemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia.
- Immune system disorders: infusion-related reactions, such as cytokine release syndrome. Endocrine disorders involve hypothyroidism.
- Metabolism and nutrition disorders: hyperglycemia, decreased appetite, hyponatremia, hypoalbuminemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, and hypercalcemia.
- Nervous system disorders: headache. Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders involve dyspnea and cough.
- Gastrointestinal disorders: diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and constipation.
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: rash and pruritus.
- Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: musculoskeletal pain and arthralgia.
- General disorders and administration site conditions: fatigue and pyrexia.
- Hepatobiliary and renal disorders are marked by increased AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, creatinine, lipase, and amylase levels.
Precautions and Warnings of Opdyta 40 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any history of autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease).
- You have a history of serious infections.
- You have had a recent organ transplant.
- You have active brain metastases (unless treated).
- You have significant lung problems.
- You have a history of severe allergic reactions.
- You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- You are breastfeeding.
- You are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements, as they may interact with Opdyta solution for infusion.
- You have had any previous severe side effects with other cancer treatments.
- You have had a previous severe infusion reaction with Opdyta solution for infusion or similar medications.
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Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm

Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
References
- OPDIVO 10 mg/mL concentrate for solution for infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 6 January 2025]
- Bristol-Myers Squibb. Opdyta solution for infusion (nivolumab) prescribing information [Internet]. India: Bristol-Myers Squibb; [cited 2025 Jan 20].
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