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Nivolumab for Hodgkin Lymphoma: Nivolumab - National Cancer Institute

Nivolumab - National Cancer Institute

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National Cancer Institute

Nivolumab

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 (nih-VOL-yoo-mab)
This page contains brief information about nivolumab and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.
US Brand Name(s)
Opdivo
Opdivo Injection
FDA Approved
Yes

Use in Cancer

Nivolumab is approved to be used alone or with other drugs to treat:
Nivolumab is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.

More About Nivolumab

Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
MedlinePlus Information on Nivolumab - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
  • warnings about this drug,
  • what this drug is used for and how it is used,
  • what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
  • what you should know about this drug before using it,
  • other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
  • possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
Targeted Cancer Therapies - Information about the use of this drug to treat cancer.

Research Results

Clinical Trial Results: Nivolumab-Based Treatments Delay Progression of Advanced Melanoma - Important clinical trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.
Clinical Trial Results: Nivolumab Improves Overall Survival in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma Without a BRAF Mutation - Important clinical trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.
With Immunotherapy, Glimmers of Progress Against Glioblastoma - Information from NCI about this drug.
New Therapies Are Changing the Outlook for Advanced Melanoma - Information from NCI about this drug.
Lung Cancer Precision Medicine Trials: Adapting to Progress - Information from NCI about this drug.

Clinical Trials Accepting Patients

Find Clinical Trials for Nivolumab - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.
  • Posted: January 7, 2015
  • Updated: May 19, 2016

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