Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Regimen Library
SKIN Melanoma Metastatic - pembrolizumab Q6W [flat dosing]
Treatment Overview
Cycle 1 (and all further cycles) - 42 days
Cycle details
Cycle 1 (and all further cycles) - 42 days
| Medication | Dose | Route | Days | Max Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pembrolizumab | 400 mg flat dosing | intravenous | 1 | 30 minutes |
Full details
Cycle 1 (and all further cycles) - 42 days
Day: 1
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pembrolizumab | 400 mg flat dosing | intravenous | 30 minutes |
Instructions:
Administer via a sterile, non-pyrogenic, low protein binding 0.2 to 5 micron in-line or add-on filter. |
Supportive Care Factors
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Emetogenicity: | Minimal |
| Hypersensitivity / Infusion related reaction risk: | Low - routine premedication not recommended |
References
Lala, M., M. Li, V. Sinha, et al. 2018. "A six-weekly (Q6W) dosing schedule for pembrolizumab based on an exposure-response (E-R) evaluation using modeling and simulation." J Clin Oncol 36(15_suppl):3062-3062.
Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand) Limited. Keytruda New Zealand Data Sheet 12 November 2020. https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/k/Keytruda.pdf (Accessed 02 December 2020).
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