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Overview
Keytruda 100mg Injection belongs to the category of anticancer medicines. This medicine is primarily used to treat patients diagnosed with Advanced melanoma (type of skin cancer), non-small cell lung cancer, Hodgkin & large B-cell lymphoma, Bladder cancer, Gastric cancer, Head & neck cancer, and cervical cancer. The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in the early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Keytruda injection is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Head and neck cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, gastric cancer
Keytruda 100mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of skin, lung, blood, Bladder, Gastric, Head & neck cancer, and cervical cancer. It is also given to treat eye infection as per doctor's prescription. The active ingredient of the Keytruda is pembrolizumab which belongs to the drug class of PD-1 (Programmed Cell Death Protein 1) Inhibitors. It is administered as an injection by an experienced nurse or medical professional. Keytruda injection works by killing the cancer cells thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this injection until your doctor says to do so.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Keytruda 100mg injection. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Keytruda Injection are mentioned below:
Fever
Fatigue
Dry skin
Diarrhea
Headache
Weight loss
Constipation
Breathlessness
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Muscles and join pain
Severe side effects:
Diabetes
Hepatitis
Lung infection
Colon infection
Skin inflammation
Decrease in level of white blood cells
Keytruda 100mg injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Keytruda 100mg injection. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Keytruda 100mg injection may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Keytruda 100mg injection is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Keytruda 100mg injection.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Keytruda 100mg injection.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Keytruda 100mg injection if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Keytruda 100mg injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Keytruda.
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Keytruda injection. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function at proper intervals after taking Keytruda 100mg injection.
Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Keytruda. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Keytruda injection. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Keytruda 100mg injection, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Keytruda 100mg injection. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.
In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Keytruda injection, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
Taking Keytruda 100mg injection can lower your ability to heal wound rapidly. so avoid doing such activity that can leads to bruising and wounds. Inform your doctor if you are going on emergency surgical procedure.
No, Keytruda injection is neither a chemotherapy nor a radiation therapy drug. It is an immunotherapy drug that boosts immunity to kill cancer cells.
Your doctor will go for a test to monitor your tumor size. A scan or image test will show a detailed image. Reduction in tumor size will be considered a positive effect of the injection.
It blocks the action of a protein that activates the immune system. Consequently, our system starts to identify cancer cells and kill them. Furthermore, through this process, it slows down the growth and spreading of the cancer cells to nearby organs.
The time depends on the stage of cancer diagnosed and how the patient's body is responding. It may take days to weeks to show results. It is advised to consult your doctor to know the details.
Yes, Keytruda 100mg can be combined with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy to provide better outcomes and make treatment more effective.
Yes, it is normal for many patients to continue performing daily activities while taking Keytruda 100mg Injection. However, some may experience adverse effects that decrease their ability to function.
