Pembrolizumab FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Pembrolizumab?
It's a prescription drug used to treat a type of skin cancer known as melanoma.
What's Pembrolizumab (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by boosting your body's immunity and enhancing its ability to fight melanoma-causing cells.
Pembrolizumab Dosage
Recommended doses for adults are 200 mg every 3 weeks and 400 mg every 6 weeks given as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes.
Cost / Price of Pembrolizumab
A single 100 mg vial of pembrolizumab costs $4381, without health insurance.
Pembrolizumab Generic
It's the generic name for Keytruda, the trade drug name.
Pembrolizumab Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- fatigue
- anemia
- high blood sugar
- hyponatremia
- diarrhea
- hypoalbuminemia
- nausea
- cough
- itching
- rash
- fever
- reduced appetite
- increased liver enzyme
- constipation
- muscle pain
Pembrolizumab Survival Rate
The 5-year overall survival rate is 23.2%.
