Nivolumab

Form: Intravenous (IV)

Strength: 40 mg/4 mL (vial); 100 mg/10 mL (vial)

Reference Brands: Opdivo® (EU & US)

Category: Oncology Cancer Care

Nivolumab (brand name Opdivo®) is a monoclonal antibody used in oncology as an immune checkpoint inhibitor. It works by targeting and blocking the PD-1 receptor on T-cells, which prevents cancer cells from evading the immune system. By doing so, Nivolumab enhances the body's immune response, allowing T-cells to identify and attack cancer cells more effectively. Nivolumab is indicated for the treatment of several cancers, including melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), renal cell carcinoma (RCC), head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, classical Hodgkin lymphoma, and others. It is administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion in two available strengths: 40 mg/4 mL and 100 mg/10 mL.