Ipilimumab (also known as Yervoy, Yiwo) is an innovative immunotherapy drug that provides new treatment hope for patients with a variety of advanced diseases. This article will introduce Ipilimumab in detail from three aspects: how to buy Ipilimumab, the side effects when using it, and the ways to alleviate these side effects.
How to buy Ipilimumab?
Ipilimumab is an original drug produced by Bristol-Myers Squibb in the United States, which has been marketed in China, but has not yet entered the medical insurance list. Patients who wish to purchase this drug will need to pay for it out of pocket.
Where to buy
Patients can purchase through regular major hospitals, specialty pharmacies or officially authorized online platforms. These channels often provide certainty about the quality and authenticity of the drug and avoid the risk of counterfeit or inferior drugs.
Purchase advice
When purchasing, patients should carefully check the specifications (50mg/box), price, production date, expiration date and other information of the drug. At the same time, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor or pharmacist to clarify the rationality and safety of medication.
The purchase of Ipilimumab should be through formal channels and the drug information should be carefully checked, which is very important for the patient's drug rights.
What are the side effects when using Ipilimumab?
Although Ipilimumab brings new treatment options to patients with diseased diseases, it may also cause a series of side effects during use.
Common side effects
The most common side effects of Ipilimumab alone include fatigue, diarrhea, itching, rash, nausea, and headache. When combined with nivolumab, it may also cause more adverse reactions such as musculoskeletal pain, fever, cough, and decreased appetite.
Serious side effects
In addition, Ipilimumab may also cause serious immune-mediated adverse reactions, such as immune-mediated colitis, hepatitis, skin diseases, endocrine diseases, etc., which may be life-threatening.
Therefore, when using Ipilimumab, patients should pay close attention to their physical reactions and seek medical attention immediately if they are not feeling well.
Ways and means to alleviate the side effects of Ipilimumab
There are a number of things that can be done to alleviate the possible side effects of Ipilimumab.
Medication adjustments
For mild and moderate side effects, patients can adjust the dosage or frequency of administration of the drug appropriately under the guidance of a doctor. For serious side effects, the drug should be stopped immediately and medical attention should be sought out.
Symptomatic treatment
Patients can be treated symptomatically for specific side effects. For example, for gastrointestinal reactions such as diarrhea and nausea, antidiarrheal drugs and antiemetics can be used to relieve symptoms; Skin reactions such as rashes, itching, etc., can be treated with anti-allergic medications or topical medications.
Through the above measures, patients can alleviate the side effects of Ipilimumab to a certain extent and improve their quality of life. At the same time, it is also recommended that patients maintain a positive attitude and cooperate with the doctor's treatment and advice to cope with the challenges of lesions.
