Overview
- Active ingredient
- Nivolumab
- Established class
- Programmed Death Receptor-1 Blocking Antibody
- Mechanism class
- Programmed Death Receptor-1-directed Antibody Interactions
- Route
- Intravenous
- Label date
- 2026-08-12
Indications and usage
OPDIVO is a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1)-blocking antibody indicated for the treatment of: Melanoma
- adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma, as a single agent or in combination with ipilimumab. (1.1)
- for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with completely resected Stage IIB, Stage IIC, Stage III, or Stage IV melanoma. (1.2) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- adult patients with resectable (tumors ≥4 cm or node positive) non-small cell lung cancer in the neoadjuvant setting, in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy. (1.3)
- adult patients with resectable (tumors ≥4 cm or node positive) non-small cell lung cancer and no known EGFR mutations or ALK rearrangements, for neoadjuvant treatment, in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy, followed by single-agent OPDIVO as adjuvant treatment after surgery. (1.4)
- adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1 (≥1%) as determined by an FDA-authorized test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations, as first-line treatment in combination with ipilimumab. (1.5)
- adult patients with metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations as first-line treatment, in combination with ipilimumab and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy. (1.5)
- adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for these aberrations prior to receiving OPDIVO. (1.5) Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
- adult patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma, as first-line treatment in combination with ipilimumab. (1.6) Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
- adult patients with intermediate or poor risk advanced renal cell carcinoma, as a first-line treatment in combination with ipilimumab. (1.7)
- adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, as a first-line treatment in combination with cabozantinib. (1.7)
- adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma who have received prior anti-angiogenic therapy. (1.7) Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)
- adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with previously untreated, Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (AVD). (1.8)
- adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma that has relapsed or progressed after: (1.8)
- autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and brentuximab vedotin, or
- 3 or more lines of systemic therapy that includes autologous HSCT. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN)
- adult patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck with disease progression on or after a platinum-based therapy. (1.9) Urothelial Carcinoma
- adjuvant treatment of adult patients with urothelial carcinoma (UC) who are at high risk of recurrence after undergoing radical resection of UC. (1.10)
- adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, as first-line treatment in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine. (1.10)
- adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who:
- have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy.
- have disease progression within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy. (1.10) Colorectal Cancer
- adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC) in combination with ipilimumab. (1.11)
- adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan. ( 1.11 ) Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
- adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as a first-line treatment in combination with ipilimumab. (1.12)
- in combination with ipilimumab in adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC who have been previously treated with sorafenib. ( 1.12 ) Esophageal Cancer
- adult patients with completely resected esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer with residual pathologic disease, who have received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT). (1.13)
- adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma as first-line treatment in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum‑containing chemotherapy whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1). (1.13)
- adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma as first-line treatment in combination with ipilimumab whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1). (1.13)
- adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after prior fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy. (1.13) Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
- adult patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1) in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy. (1.14)
1.1 Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma OPDIVO, as a single agent or in combination with ipilimumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
1.2 Adjuvant Treatment of Melanoma OPDIVO is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with completely resected Stage IIB, Stage IIC, Stage III, or Stage IV melanoma.
1.3 Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer OPDIVO, in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated as neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with resectable (tumors ≥4 cm or node positive) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
1.4 Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatment of Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer OPDIVO, in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with resectable (tumors ≥4 cm or node positive) NSCLC and no known epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangements, followed by single-agent OPDIVO as adjuvant treatment after surgery.
1.5 Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- OPDIVO, in combination with ipilimumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1%) as determined by an FDA-authorized test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] , with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
- OPDIVO, in combination with ipilimumab and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent NSCLC, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations.
- OPDIVO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC with progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for these aberrations prior to receiving OPDIVO.
1.6 Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma OPDIVO, in combination with ipilimumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma.
1.7 Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
- OPDIVO, in combination with ipilimumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with intermediate or poor risk advanced RCC.
- OPDIVO, in combination with cabozantinib, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced RCC.
- OPDIVO, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who have received prior anti-angiogenic therapy.
1.8 Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
- OPDIVO, in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (AVD), is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with previously untreated, Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL).
- OPDIVO, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) that has relapsed or progressed after:
- autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and brentuximab vedotin, or
- 3 or more lines of systemic therapy that includes autologous HSCT.
1.9 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck OPDIVO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) with disease progression on or after platinum-based therapy.
1.10 Urothelial Carcinoma OPDIVO is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with urothelial carcinoma (UC) who are at high risk of recurrence after undergoing radical resection of UC [see Clinical Studies (14.10) ] . OPDIVO, in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. OPDIVO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who:
- have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy.
- have disease progression within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy.
1.11 Microsatellite Instability-High or Mismatch Repair Deficient Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
- OPDIVO, in combination with ipilimumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC) .
- OPDIVO, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan.
1.12 Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- OPDIVO, in combination with ipilimumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- OPDIVO, in combination with ipilimumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC who have been previously treated with sorafenib.
1.13 Esophageal Cancer
- OPDIVO is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of completely resected esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer with residual pathologic disease in adult patients who have received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT).
- OPDIVO, in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1) [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
- OPDIVO, in combination with ipilimumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1) [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
- OPDIVO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after prior fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-based chemotherapy.
1.14 Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma OPDIVO, in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (≥1) [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
Dosage and administration
- Administer by intravenous infusion after dilution based upon recommended infusion rate for each indication. (2)
- Unresectable or metastatic melanoma
- Adult and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg or greater: 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Pediatric patients weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Adult and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg or greater: 1 mg/kg followed by ipilimumab 3 mg/kg on the same day every 3 weeks for 4 doses, then 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Pediatric patients weighing less than 40 kg: 1 mg/kg followed by ipilimumab 3 mg/kg on the same day every 3 weeks for 4 doses, then 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Adjuvant treatment of melanoma
- Adult and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg or greater: 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Pediatric patients weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Neoadjuvant treatment of resectable (tumors ≥4 cm or node positive) non-small cell lung cancer
- 360 mg with platinum-doublet chemotherapy on the same day every 3 weeks for 3 cycles. (2.2)
- Neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of resectable non-small cell lung cancer
- 360 mg with platinum-doublet chemotherapy on the same day every 3 weeks for up to 4 cycles, then continued as single-agent OPDIVO 480 mg every 4 weeks after surgery for up to 13 cycles (~1 year). (2.2)
- Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
- 360 mg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks. (2.2)
- 360 mg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy. (2.2)
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Malignant pleural mesothelioma
- 360 mg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks. (2.2)
- Advanced renal cell carcinoma
- 3 mg/kg followed by ipilimumab 1 mg/kg on the same day every 3 weeks for 4 doses, then 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks administered in combination with cabozantinib 40 mg once daily without food. (2.2)
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Classical Hodgkin lymphoma
- Adult and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg or greater: 240 mg in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (AVD) every 2 weeks for 6 cycles. (2.2)
- Pediatric patients weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg in combination with AVD every 2 weeks for 6 cycles. (2.2)
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Adjuvant treatment of urothelial carcinoma
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- First-line unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma
- 360 mg every 3 weeks with cisplatin and gemcitabine on the same day for up to 6 cycles, then 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Previously treated locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer
- Adult and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg or greater: 240 mg followed by ipilimumab 1 mg/kg on the same day every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 doses, then 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. ( 2.2 )
- Pediatric patients weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg followed by ipilimumab 1 mg/kg on the same day every 3 weeks for a maximum of 4 doses, then 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks. ( 2.2 )
- Microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed following prior treatment for metastatic disease.
- Adult and pediatric patients weighing 40 kg or greater: 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. ( 2.2 )
- Pediatric patients weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks. ( 2.2 )
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- 1 mg/kg followed by ipilimumab 3 mg/kg on the same day every 3 weeks for 4 doses, then 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Adjuvant treatment of resected esophageal or gastroesophageal cancer
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks for total treatment duration of 1 year. (2.2)
- Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks in combination with chemotherapy regimen of fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy. (2.2)
- 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks. (2.2)
- 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks. (2.2)
- Gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma (GC, GEJC, or EAC)
- 360 mg every 3 weeks with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy every 3 weeks. (2.2)
- 240 mg every 2 weeks with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy every 2 weeks. (2.2)
- See full Prescribing Information for preparation and administration instructions and dosage modifications for adverse reactions.
2.1 Patient Selection Information on FDA-authorized tests for patient selection is available at: https://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Select patients with metastatic NSCLC for treatment with OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab based on PD-L1 expression [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] . Esophageal Cancer
- Select patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC for treatment with OPDIVO in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy based on PD-L1 expression [see Clinical Studies (14.13) ] .
- Select patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic ESCC for treatment with OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab based on PD-L1 expression [see Clinical Studies (14.13) ] .
- An FDA-authorized companion diagnostic for the detection of PD-L1 expression in patients with advanced or metastatic ESCC is not available. Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
- Select patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma for treatment with OPDIVO in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy based on PD-L1 expression [see Clinical Studies (14.14) ] .
- An FDA-authorized companion diagnostic for the detection of PD-L1 expression in patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma is not available .
2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosages of intravenous OPDIVO as a single agent are presented in Table 1. Administer OPDIVO as a 30-minute intravenous infusion [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Table 1: Recommended Dosages for Intravenous OPDIVO as a Single Agent Indication Recommended OPDIVO Dosage Duration of Therapy Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Advanced renal cell carcinoma Classical Hodgkin lymphoma Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck Locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Unresectable or metastatic melanoma Adult patients and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing 40 kg or more: 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks Adjuvant treatment of melanoma Adult patients and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing 40 kg or more: 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks Until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity for up to 1 year Pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks Adjuvant treatment of urothelial carcinoma (UC) 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks Until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity for up to 1 year Microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed following prior treatment for metastatic disease Adult patients and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing 40 kg or more: 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks Adjuvant treatment of resected esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity for a total treatment duration of 1 year The recommended dosages of OPDIVO in combination with other therapeutic agents are presented in Table 2. Administer OPDIVO on the same day as other therapeutic agents. Refer to the respective Prescribing Information for each therapeutic agent administered in combination with OPDIVO for the recommended dosage information, as appropriate. Table 2: Recommended Dosages of Intravenous OPDIVO in Combination with Other Therapeutic Agents Indication Recommended OPDIVO Dosage Duration of Therapy Unresectable or metastatic melanoma 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg In combination with ipilimumab for a maximum of 4 doses or until unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs earlier Adult patients and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing 40 kg or more: 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks After completing 4 doses of combination therapy, administer as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks Neoadjuvant treatment of resectable non-small cell lung cancer 360 mg every 3 weeks with platinum-doublet chemotherapy on the same day every 3 weeks In combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy for 3 cycles Neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment of resectable non-small cell lung cancer Neoadjuvant: 360 mg every 3 weeks with platinum-doublet chemotherapy on the same day every 3 weeks Neoadjuvant treatment in combination with chemotherapy for up to 4 cycles or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, followed by adjuvant treatment with OPDIVO as a single agent after surgery for up to 13 cycles (approximately 1 year) or until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity Adjuvant: 480 mg every 4 weeks Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer expressing PD‑L1 360 mg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks In combination with ipilimumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression Metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer 360 mg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks and histology-based platinum‑doublet chemotherapy every 3 weeks In combination with ipilimumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression In combination with histology-based platinum‑doublet chemotherapy for up to 2 cycles Malignant pleural mesothelioma 360 mg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks In combination with ipilimumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years in patients without disease progression Advanced renal cell carcinoma 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg In combination with ipilimumab for 4 doses 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks After completing 4 doses of combination therapy with ipilimumab, administer as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks Administer OPDIVO in combination with cabozantinib 40 mg orally once daily without food OPDIVO : Until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity , or up to 2 years Cabozantinib: Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity First-line unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma 360 mg every 3 weeks Administer OPDIVO in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine on the same day every 3 weeks In combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine for up to 6 cycles 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks After completing up to 6 cycles of combination therapy, administer as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years from first dose Previously untreated classical Hodgkin lymphoma Adult patients and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing 40 kg or more: 240 mg every 2 weeks In combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (AVD) for 6 cycles. GCSF administration is recommended starting with cycle 1. Pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks Microsatellite instability-high (MSI‑H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer Adult patients and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing 40 kg or more: 240 mg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg In combination with ipilimumab for a maximum of 4 doses Pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg Adult patients and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing 40 kg or more: 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks After completing a maximum of 4 doses of combination therapy, administer as single agent until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity , or up to 2 years Pediatric patients aged 12 years and older and weighing less than 40 kg: 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks Hepatocellular carcinoma 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg In combination with ipilimumab for a maximum of 4 doses 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks After completing a maximum of 4 doses of combination therapy, administer as single agent until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks Administer OPDIVO in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum‑containing chemotherapy OPDIVO: Until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years Chemotherapy: Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks In combination with ipilimumab until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years Gastric cancer, Gastroesophageal junction cancer, and Esophageal adenocarcinoma 240 mg every 2 weeks with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum‑containing chemotherapy every 2 weeks or 360 mg every 3 weeks with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum‑containing chemotherapy every 3 weeks Until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 2 years 2.3 Dosage Modifications No dose reduction for OPDIVO is recommended. In general, withhold OPDIVO for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue OPDIVO for life-threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg or less of prednisone or equivalent per day within 12 weeks of initiating steroids. Dosage modifications for OPDIVO or OPDIVO in combination for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in Table 3 and Table 4. When OPDIVO is administered in combination with ipilimumab, withhold or permanently discontinue both ipilimumab and OPDIVO for an adverse reaction meeting these dose modification guidelines. Table 3: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions a Resume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of last dose or inability to reduce prednisone to 10 mg per day (or equivalent) or less within 12 weeks of initiating steroids. b If AST and ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline, withhold or permanently discontinue OPDIVO based on recommendations for hepatitis with no liver involvement. c Depending on clinical severity, consider withholding for Grade 2 endocrinopathy until symptom improvement with hormone replacement. Resume once acute symptoms have resolved. ALT = alanine aminotransferase, AST = aspartate aminotransferase, DRESS = Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, SJS = Stevens Johnson Syndrome, TEN = toxic epidermal necrolysis, ULN = upper limit normal Adverse Reaction Severity Dosage Modification Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Pneumonitis Grade 2 Withhold a Grades 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Colitis For colitis in patients treated with combination therapy with ipilimumab, see Table 4. Grade 2 or 3 Withhold a Grade 4 Permanently discontinue Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver For liver enzyme elevations in patients treated with combination therapy with ipilimumab, see Table 4. AST/ALT increases to >3 and ≤8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to >1.5 and ≤3 times ULN. Withhold a AST or ALT increases to >8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to >3 times ULN. Permanently discontinue Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver b For liver enzyme elevations in patients treated with combination therapy with ipilimumab, see Table 4. Baseline AST/ALT is >1 and ≤3 times ULN and increases to >5 and ≤10 times ULN or Baseline AST/ALT is >3 and ≤5 times ULN and increases to >8 and ≤10 times ULN. Withhold a AST/ALT increases to >10 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to >3 times ULN. Permanently discontinue Endocrinopathies c Grade 3 or 4 Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue depending on severity Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction Grade 2 or 3 increased blood creatinine Withhold a Grade 4 increased blood creatinine Permanently discontinue Exfoliative Dermatologic Conditions Suspected SJS, TEN, or DRESS Withhold Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESS Permanently discontinue Myocarditis Grades 2, 3, or 4 Permanently discontinue Neurological Toxicities Grade 2 Withhold a Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Other Adverse Reactions Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Grade 1 or 2 Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Table 4: Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions in Patients Treated with Combination Therapy a Resume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of last dose or inability to reduce prednisone to 10 mg per day (or equivalent) or less within 12 weeks of initiating steroids. b If AST and ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline, withhold or permanently discontinue OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab based on recommendations for hepatitis with no liver involvement. c Consider corticosteroid therapy for hepatic adverse reactions if OPDIVO is withheld or discontinued when administered in combination with cabozantinib or AVD. d After recovery, rechallenge with OPDIVO, cabozantinib, and AVD may be considered. If rechallenging with cabozantinib or doxorubicin and vinblastine with or without OPDIVO, refer to cabozantinib or doxorubicin and vinblastine Prescribing Information. e Refer to doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine Prescribing Information. Treatment Adverse Reaction Severity Dosage Modification OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab Colitis Grade 2 Withhold a Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver or Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver/non-HCC AST/ALT increases to >3 times ULN and ≤5 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to ≥1.5 and ≤3 times ULN. Withhold a AST or ALT >5 times ULN or Total bilirubin >3 times ULN. Permanently discontinue Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver b /HCC Baseline AST/ALT is >1 and ≤3 times ULN and increases to >5 and ≤10 times ULN or Baseline AST/ALT is >3 and ≤5 times ULN and increases to >8 and ≤10 times ULN. Withhold a AST/ALT increases to >10 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to >3 times ULN. Permanently discontinue OPDIVO in combination with cabozantinib Liver enzyme elevations ALT or AST >3 times ULN but ≤10 times ULN with concurrent total bilirubin <2 times ULN Withhold c both OPDIVO and cabozantinib until adverse reactions recover d to Grades 0‑1 ALT or AST >10 times ULN or >3 times ULN with concurrent total bilirubin ≥2 times ULN Permanently discontinue c both OPDIVO and cabozantinib OPDIVO in combination with AVD e Liver enzyme elevations ALT or AST >3 times ULN but ≤8 times ULN Withhold c OPDIVO until adverse reactions recover d to Grades 0-1 ALT or AST >8 times ULN or >3 times ULN with concurrent total bilirubin >2 times ULN Permanently discontinue c OPDIVO Bilirubin >2 times ULN but ≤5 times ULN Consider dose reduction of doxorubicin and vinblastine. e Bilirubin >5 times ULN Permanently discontinue c OPDIVO. Consider holding doxorubicin and vinblastine. e Neutropenia Grade 3 or 4 Administer G-CSF prophylaxis for subsequent cycles. Consider additional doses for protracted Grade 4 neutropenia. Febrile neutropenia, infection Grade 3 or 4 Consider holding treatment until recovery to ≤ Grade 2. Administer G-CSF prophylaxis with subsequent cycles. Peripheral neuropathy Grade 3 Consider withholding vinblastine and restarting at a reduced dose as indicated. If OPDIVO-related, withhold OPDIVO until improves to Grade 2. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue vinblastine. If OPDIVO-related, permanently discontinue OPDIVO.
2.4 Preparation and Administration Visually inspect for particulate matter and discoloration. OPDIVO is a clear to opalescent, colorless to pale-yellow solution. Discard if cloudy, discolored, or contains extraneous particulate matter other than a few translucent-to-white, proteinaceous particles. Do not shake. Preparation
- Withdraw the required volume of OPDIVO and transfer into an intravenous container.
- Dilute OPDIVO with either 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to prepare an infusion with a final concentration ranging from 1 mg/mL to 10 mg/mL. The total volume of infusion must not exceed 160 mL.
- For adult and pediatric patients with body weight 40 kg or greater, do not exceed a total volume of infusion of 160 mL.
- For adult and pediatric patients with body weight less than 40 kg, do not exceed a total volume of infusion of 4 mL/kg of body weight.
- Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion. Do not shake.
- Discard partially used vials or empty vials of OPDIVO.
- The product does not contain a preservative.
- After preparation, store the diluted solution either:
- at room temperature at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) and room light for no more than 8 hours from the time of preparation to end of the infusion. Discard diluted solution if not used within 8 hours from the time of preparation; or
- under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and protected from light for no more than 7 days from the time of preparation to end of infusion. Discard diluted solution if not used within 7 days from the time of preparation.
- Do not freeze. Administration
- Administer the infusion, after dilution, over 30 minutes through an intravenous line containing a sterile, nonpyrogenic, low protein binding in-line filter (pore size of 0.2 micrometer to 1.2 micrometer).
- Administer OPDIVO in combination with other therapeutic agents as follows: Combination Therapy Ipilimumab Administer OPDIVO first, followed by the other therapeutic agent(s). Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy Ipilimumab and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy Fluoropyrimidine- and Platinum- Containing Chemotherapy Doxorubicin, Vinblastine, and Dacarbazine (AVD) Administer OPDIVO last.
- Use separate infusion bags and filters for each infusion.
- Flush the intravenous line at end of infusion.
- Do not co-administer other drugs through the same intravenous line.
Dosage forms and strengths
Injection: 40 mg/4 mL (10 mg/mL), 100 mg/10 mL (10 mg/mL), 120 mg/12 mL (10 mg/mL), and 240 mg/24 mL (10 mg/mL) clear to opalescent, colorless to pale-yellow solution in a single-dose vial.
- Injection: 40 mg/4 mL (10 mg/mL), 100 mg/10 mL (10 mg/mL), 120 mg/12 mL (10 mg/mL), and 240 mg/24 mL (10 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial. (3)
Contraindications
None.
- None. (4)
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
- Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions: (5.1)
- Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue, including the following: immune-mediated pneumonitis, immune-mediated colitis, immune-mediated hepatitis and hepatotoxicity, immune-mediated endocrinopathies, immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions, and immune-mediated nephritis and renal dysfunction.
- Monitor for early identification and management. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment.
- Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity and type of reaction. (2.3)
- Infusion-related reactions: Interrupt, slow the rate of infusion, or permanently discontinue OPDIVO based on severity of reaction. (5.2)
- Complications of allogeneic HSCT: Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who receive allogeneic HSCT before or after being treated with a PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibody. (5.3)
- Embryo-Fetal toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. (5.4 , 8.1 , 8.3)
- Treatment of patients with multiple myeloma with a PD-1 or PD-L1 blocking antibody in combination with a thalidomide analogue plus dexamethasone is not recommended outside of controlled clinical trials. (5.5)
5.1 Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions OPDIVO is a monoclonal antibody that belongs to a class of drugs that bind to either the programmed death-receptor 1 (PD-1) or the PD-ligand 1 (PD-L1), blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, thereby removing inhibition of the immune response, potentially breaking peripheral tolerance and inducing immune-mediated adverse reactions. Important immune-mediated adverse reactions listed under Warnings and Precautions may not include all possible severe and fatal immune-mediated reactions. Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue. Immune-mediated adverse reactions can occur at any time after starting treatment with a PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibody. While immune-mediated adverse reactions usually manifest during treatment with PD‑1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies, immune-mediated adverse reactions can also manifest after discontinuation of PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Early identification and management of immune-mediated adverse reactions are essential to ensure safe use of PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Monitor patients closely for symptoms and signs that may be clinical manifestations of underlying immune-mediated adverse reactions. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment. In cases of suspected immune-mediated adverse reactions, initiate appropriate workup to exclude alternative etiologies, including infection. Institute medical management promptly, including specialty consultation as appropriate. Withhold or permanently discontinue OPDIVO depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . In general, if OPDIVO requires interruption or discontinuation, administer systemic corticosteroid therapy (1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone or equivalent) until improvement to Grade 1 or less. Upon improvement to Grade 1 or less, initiate corticosteroid taper and continue to taper over at least 1 month. Consider administration of other systemic immunosuppressants in patients whose immune-mediated adverse reactions are not controlled with corticosteroid therapy. Toxicity management guidelines for adverse reactions that do not necessarily require systemic steroids (e.g., endocrinopathies and dermatologic reactions) are discussed below. Immune-Mediated Pneumonitis OPDIVO can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis, which is defined as requiring use of steroids and no clear alternate etiology. In patients treated with other PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies, the incidence of pneumonitis is higher in patients who have received prior thoracic radiation. OPDIVO as a Single Agent Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.1% (61/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.9%), and Grade 2 (2.1%) adverse reactions. Pneumonitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in 1.1% and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.8% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (61/61) of patients with pneumonitis. Pneumonitis resolved in 84% of the 61 patients. Of the 15 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for pneumonitis, 14 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement; of these, 4 (29%) had recurrence of pneumonitis. OPDIVO with Ipilimumab OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg: In NSCLC, immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 9% (50/576) of patients receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks, including Grade 4 (0.5%), Grade 3 (3.5%), and Grade 2 (4%) immune-mediated pneumonitis. Four patients (0.7%) died due to pneumonitis. Immune-mediated pneumonitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 5% of patients and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 3.6% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% of patients with pneumonitis. Pneumonitis resolved in 72% of the patients. Approximately 13% (2/16) of patients had recurrence of pneumonitis after reinitiation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab. Immune-Mediated Colitis OPDIVO can cause immune-mediated colitis, defined as requiring use of corticosteroids and no clear alternate etiology. A common symptom included in the definition of colitis was diarrhea. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection/reactivation has been reported in patients with corticosteroid-refractory immune-mediated colitis. In cases of corticosteroid-refractory colitis, consider repeating infectious workup to exclude alternative etiologies. OPDIVO as a Single Agent Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 2.9% (58/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 3 (1.7%) and Grade 2 (1%) adverse reactions. Colitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in 0.7% and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.9% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (58/58) of patients with colitis. Four patients required addition of infliximab to high-dose corticosteroids. Colitis resolved in 86% of the 58 patients. Of the 18 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for colitis, 16 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement; of these, 12 (75%) had recurrence of colitis. OPDIVO with Ipilimumab OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 3 mg/kg: Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 25% (115/456) of patients with melanoma or HCC receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 4 (0.4%), Grade 3 (14%), and Grade 2 (8%) adverse reactions. Colitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 14% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 4.4% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (115/115) of patients with colitis. Approximately 23% of patients required addition of infliximab to high-dose corticosteroids. Colitis resolved in 93% of the 115 patients. Of the 20 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for colitis, 16 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 9 (56%) had recurrence of colitis. OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg: Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 9% (60/666) of patients with RCC or CRC receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 3 (4.4%) and Grade 2 (3.7%) adverse reactions. Colitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 3.2% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 2.7% of patients with RCC or CRC. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (60/60) of patients with colitis. Approximately 23% of patients with immune-mediated colitis required addition of infliximab to high-dose corticosteroids. Colitis resolved in 95% of the 60 patients. Of the 18 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for colitis, 16 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 10 (63%) had recurrence of colitis. Immune-Mediated Hepatitis and Hepatotoxicity OPDIVO can cause immune-mediated hepatitis, defined as requiring the use of corticosteroids and no clear alternate etiology. OPDIVO as a Single Agent Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 1.8% (35/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (1.3%), and Grade 2 (0.4%) adverse reactions. Hepatitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in 0.7% and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.6% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (35/35) of patients with hepatitis. Two patients required the addition of mycophenolic acid to high-dose corticosteroids. Hepatitis resolved in 91% of the 35 patients. Of the 12 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for hepatitis, 11 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement; of these, 9 (82%) had recurrence of hepatitis. OPDIVO with Ipilimumab OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 3 mg/kg: Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 15% (70/456) of patients with melanoma or HCC receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 4 (2.4%), Grade 3 (11%), and Grade 2 (1.8%) adverse reactions. Immune-mediated hepatitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 8% or withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 3.5% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (70/70) of patients with hepatitis. Approximately 9% of patients with immune-mediated hepatitis required the addition of mycophenolic acid to high-dose corticosteroids. Hepatitis resolved in 91% of the 70 patients. Of the 16 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for hepatitis, 14 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 8 (57%) had recurrence of hepatitis. OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg: Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 7% (48/666) of patients with RCC or CRC receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 4 (1.2%), Grade 3 (4.9%), and Grade 2 (0.4%) adverse reactions. Immune-mediated hepatitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 3.6% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 2.6% of patients with RCC or CRC. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (48/48) of patients with hepatitis. Approximately 19% of patients with immune-mediated hepatitis required addition of mycophenolic acid to high-dose corticosteroids. Hepatitis resolved in 88% of the 48 patients. Of the 17 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for hepatitis, 14 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 10 (71%) had recurrence of hepatitis. OPDIVO with Cabozantinib OPDIVO in combination with cabozantinib can cause hepatic toxicity with higher frequencies of Grade 3 and 4 ALT and AST elevations compared to OPDIVO alone. Monitor liver enzymes before initiation of and periodically throughout treatment. Consider more frequent monitoring of liver enzymes as compared to when the drugs are administered as single agents. For elevated liver enzymes, interrupt OPDIVO and cabozantinib and consider administering corticosteroids [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . With the combination of OPDIVO and cabozantinib, Grades 3 and 4 increased ALT or AST were seen in 11% of patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . ALT or AST >3 times ULN (Grade ≥2) was reported in 83 patients, of whom 23 (28%) received systemic corticosteroids; ALT or AST resolved to Grades 0-1 in 74 (89%). Among the 44 patients with Grade ≥2 increased ALT or AST who were rechallenged with either OPDIVO (n=11) or cabozantinib (n=9) administered as a single agent or with both (n=24), recurrence of Grade ≥2 increased ALT or AST was observed in 2 patients receiving OPDIVO, 2 patients receiving cabozantinib, and 7 patients receiving both OPDIVO and cabozantinib. Immune-Mediated Endocrinopathies Adrenal Insufficiency OPDIVO can cause primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency. For grade 2 or higher adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment, including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold OPDIVO depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . OPDIVO as a Single Agent Adrenal insufficiency occurred in 1% (20/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2 (0.6%) adverse reactions. Adrenal insufficiency led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in 0.1% and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.4% of patients. Approximately 85% of patients with adrenal insufficiency received hormone replacement therapy. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 90% (18/20) of patients with adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal insufficiency resolved in 35% of the 20 patients. Of the 8 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for adrenal insufficiency, 4 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement and all required hormone replacement therapy for their ongoing adrenal insufficiency. OPDIVO with Ipilimumab OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 3 mg/kg: Adrenal insufficiency occurred in 8% (35/456) of patients with melanoma or HCC receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 4 (0.2%), Grade 3 (2.4%), and Grade 2 (4.2%) adverse reactions. Adrenal insufficiency led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 0.4% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 2% of patients. Approximately 71% (25/35) of patients with adrenal insufficiency received hormone replacement therapy, including systemic corticosteroids. Adrenal insufficiency resolved in 37% of the 35 patients. Of the 9 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for adrenal insufficiency, 7 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement and all required hormone replacement therapy for their ongoing adrenal insufficiency. OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg: Adrenal insufficiency occurred in 7% (48/666) of patients with RCC or CRC who received OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 4 (0.3%), Grade 3 (2.5%), and Grade 2 (4.1%) adverse reactions. Adrenal insufficiency led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 1.2% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 2.1% of patients with RCC or CRC. Approximately 94% (45/48) of patients with adrenal insufficiency received hormone replacement therapy, including systemic corticosteroids. Adrenal insufficiency resolved in 29% of the 48 patients. Of the 14 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for adrenal insufficiency, 11 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, all received hormone replacement therapy and 2 (18%) had recurrence of adrenal insufficiency. OPDIVO with Cabozantinib Adrenal insufficiency occurred in 4.7% (15/320) of patients with RCC who received OPDIVO with cabozantinib, including Grade 3 (2.2%), and Grade 2 (1.9%) adverse reactions. Adrenal insufficiency led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO and cabozantinib in 0.9% and withholding of OPDIVO and cabozantinib in 2.8% of patients with RCC. Approximately 80% (12/15) of patients with adrenal insufficiency received hormone replacement therapy, including systemic corticosteroids. Adrenal insufficiency resolved in 27% (n=4) of the 15 patients. Of the 9 patients in whom OPDIVO with cabozantinib was withheld for adrenal insufficiency, 6 reinstated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, all (n=6) received hormone replacement therapy and 2 had recurrence of adrenal insufficiency. Hypophysitis OPDIVO can cause immune-mediated hypophysitis. Hypophysitis can present with acute symptoms associated with mass effect such as headache, photophobia, or visual field defects. Hypophysitis can cause hypopituitarism. Initiate hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue OPDIVO depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . OPDIVO as a Single Agent Hypophysitis occurred in 0.6% (12/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 3 (0.2%) and Grade 2 (0.3%) adverse reactions. Hypophysitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in <0.1% and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.2% of patients. Approximately 67% (8/12) of patients with hypophysitis received hormone replacement therapy, including systemic corticosteroids. Hypophysitis resolved in 42% of the 12 patients. Of the 3 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for hypophysitis, 2 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement; of these, none had recurrence of hypophysitis. OPDIVO with Ipilimumab OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 3 mg/kg: Hypophysitis occurred in 9% (42/456) of patients with melanoma or HCC receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 3 (2.4%) and Grade 2 (6%) adverse reactions. Hypophysitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 0.9% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 4.2% of patients. Approximately 86% of patients with hypophysitis received hormone replacement therapy. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 88% (37/42) of patients with hypophysitis. Hypophysitis resolved in 38% of the 42 patients. Of the 19 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for hypophysitis, 9 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 1 (11%) had recurrence of hypophysitis. OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg: Hypophysitis occurred in 4.4% (29/666) of patients with RCC or CRC receiving OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 4 (0.3%), Grade 3 (2.4%), and Grade 2 (0.9%) adverse reactions. Hypophysitis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 1.2% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 2.1% of patients with RCC or CRC. Approximately 72% (21/29) of patients with hypophysitis received hormone replacement therapy, including systemic corticosteroids. Hypophysitis resolved in 59% of the 29 patients. Of the 14 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for hypophysitis, 11 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 2 (18%) had recurrence of hypophysitis. Thyroid Disorders OPDIVO can cause immune-mediated thyroid disorders. Thyroiditis can present with or without endocrinopathy. Hypothyroidism can follow hyperthyroidism. Initiate hormone replacement or medical management as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue OPDIVO depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Thyroiditis OPDIVO as a Single Agent Thyroiditis occurred in 0.6% (12/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 2 (0.2%) adverse reactions. Thyroiditis led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in no patients and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.2% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 17% (2/12) of patients with thyroiditis. Thyroiditis resolved in 58% of the 12 patients. Of the 3 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for thyroiditis, 1 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement without recurrence of thyroiditis. Hyperthyroidism OPDIVO as a Single Agent Hyperthyroidism occurred in 2.7% (54/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 3 (<0.1%) and Grade 2 (1.2%) adverse reactions. Hyperthyroidism led to the permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in no patients and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.4% of patients. Approximately 19% of patients with hyperthyroidism received methimazole, 7% received carbimazole, and 4% received propylthiouracil. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 9% (5/54) of patients. Hyperthyroidism resolved in 76% of the 54 patients. Of the 7 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for hyperthyroidism, 4 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement; of these, none had recurrence of hyperthyroidism. OPDIVO with Ipilimumab OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 3 mg/kg: Hyperthyroidism occurred in 9% (42/456) of patients with melanoma or HCC who received OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 3 (0.9%) and Grade 2 (4.2%) adverse reactions. Hyperthyroidism led to the permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in no patients and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 2.4% of patients. Approximately 26% of patients with hyperthyroidism received methimazole and 21% received carbimazole. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 17% (7/42) of patients. Hyperthyroidism resolved in 91% of the 42 patients. Of the 11 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for hyperthyroidism, 8 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 1 (13%) had recurrence of hyperthyroidism. OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg: Hyperthyroidism occurred in 12% (80/666) of patients with RCC or CRC who received OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 3 (0.6%) and Grade 2 (4.5%) adverse reactions. Hyperthyroidism led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in no patients and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 2.3% of patients with RCC or CRC. Of the 80 patients with RCC or CRC who developed hyperthyroidism, approximately 16% received methimazole and 3% received carbimazole. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 20% (16/80) of patients with hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism resolved in 85% of the 80 patients. Of the 15 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for hyperthyroidism, 11 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 3 (27%) had recurrence of hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism OPDIVO as a Single Agent Hypothyroidism occurred in 8% (163/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 3 (0.2%) and Grade 2 (4.8%) adverse reactions. Hypothyroidism led to the permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in no patients and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.5% of patients. Approximately 79% of patients with hypothyroidism received levothyroxine. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 3.1% (5/163) of patients with hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism resolved in 35% of the 163 patients. Of the 9 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for hypothyroidism, 3 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement; of these, 1 (33%) had recurrence of hypothyroidism. OPDIVO with Ipilimumab OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 3 mg/kg: Hypothyroidism occurred in 20% (91/456) of patients with melanoma or HCC receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2 (11%) adverse reactions. Hypothyroidism led to the permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 0.9% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 0.9% of patients. Approximately 89% of patients with hypothyroidism received levothyroxine. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 2.2% (2/91) of patients with hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism resolved in 41% of the 91 patients. Of the 4 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for hypothyroidism, 2 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, none had recurrence of hypothyroidism. OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg: Hypothyroidism occurred in 18% (122/666) of patients with RCC or CRC who received OPDIVO 3 mg/kg and ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 3 (0.6%) and Grade 2 (11%) adverse reactions. Hypothyroidism led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 0.2% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 1.4% of patients with RCC or CRC. Of the 122 patients with RCC or CRC who developed hypothyroidism, approximately 82% received levothyroxine. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 7% (9/122) of patients with hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism resolved in 27% of the 122 patients. Of the 9 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for hypothyroidism, 5 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 1 (20%) had recurrence of hypothyroidism. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, which can present with Diabetic Ketoacidosis Monitor patients for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms of diabetes. Initiate treatment with insulin as clinically indicated. Withhold OPDIVO depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . OPDIVO as a Single Agent Diabetes occurred in 0.9% (17/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 3 (0.4%) and Grade 2 (0.3%) adverse reactions, and two cases of diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetes led to the permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in no patients and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.1% of patients. No patients (0/17) with diabetes required systemic corticosteroids. Diabetes resolved in 29% of the 17 patients. Of the 2 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for diabetes, both reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement; of these, neither had recurrence of diabetes. Immune-Mediated Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction OPDIVO can cause immune-mediated nephritis, which is defined as requiring use of steroids and no clear alternate etiology. OPDIVO as a Single Agent Immune-mediated nephritis and renal dysfunction occurred in 1.2% (23/1994) of patients receiving OPDIVO as a single agent, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.5%), and Grade 2 (0.6%) adverse reactions. Immune-mediated nephritis and renal dysfunction led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in 0.3% and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.4% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (23/23) of patients with nephritis and renal dysfunction. Nephritis and renal dysfunction resolved in 78% of the 23 patients. Of the 7 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for nephritis or renal dysfunction, 7 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement; of these, 1 (14%) had recurrence of nephritis or renal dysfunction. Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Adverse Reactions OPDIVO can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis, defined as requiring the use of steroids and no clear alternate etiology. Exfoliative dermatitis, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and DRESS (Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) has occurred with PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Topical emollients and/or topical corticosteroids may be adequate to treat mild to moderate non-exfoliative rashes. Withhold or permanently discontinue OPDIVO depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . OPDIVO as a Single Agent Immune-mediated rash occurred in 9% (171/1994) of patients, including Grade 3 (1.1%) and Grade 2 (2.2%) adverse reactions. Immune-mediated rash led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in 0.3% and withholding of OPDIVO in 0.5% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (171/171) of patients with immune-mediated rash. Rash resolved in 72% of the 171 patients. Of the 10 patients in whom OPDIVO was withheld for immune-mediated rash, 9 reinitiated OPDIVO after symptom improvement; of these, 3 (33%) had recurrence of immune-mediated rash. OPDIVO with Ipilimumab OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 3 mg/kg: Immune-mediated rash occurred in 28% (127/456) of patients with melanoma or HCC receiving OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 3 (4.8%) and Grade 2 (10%) adverse reactions. Immune-mediated rash led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 0.4% and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 3.9% of patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (127/127) of patients with immune-mediated rash. Rash resolved in 84% of the 127 patients. Of the 18 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for immune-mediated rash, 15 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 8 (53%) had recurrence of immune-mediated rash. OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg: Immune-mediated rash occurred in 16% (108/666) of patients with RCC or CRC who received OPDIVO 3 mg/kg with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, including Grade 3 (3.5%) and Grade 2 (4.2%) adverse reactions. Immune-mediated rash led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 0.5% of patients and withholding of OPDIVO with ipilimumab in 2.0% of patients with RCC or CRC. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 100% (108/108) of patients with immune-mediated rash. Rash resolved in 75% of the 108 patients. Of the 13 patients in whom OPDIVO with ipilimumab was withheld for immune-mediated rash, 11 reinitiated treatment after symptom improvement; of these, 5 (46%) had recurrence of immune-mediated rash. Other Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions The following clinically significant immune-mediated adverse reactions occurred at an incidence of <1% (unless otherwise noted) in patients who received OPDIVO or OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, or were reported with the use of other PD-1/PD-L1 blocking antibodies. Severe or fatal cases have been reported for some of these adverse reactions. Cardiac/Vascular: Myocarditis, pericarditis, vasculitis Nervous System: Meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis and demyelination, myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia gravis (including exacerbation), Guillain-Barre syndrome, nerve paresis, autoimmune neuropathy Ocular: Uveitis, iritis, and other ocular inflammatory toxicities can occur. Some cases can be associated with retinal detachment. Various grades of visual impairment, including blindness, can occur. If uveitis occurs in combination with other immune-mediated adverse reactions, consider a Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-like syndrome, as this may require treatment with systemic steroids to reduce the risk of permanent vision loss Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis to include increases in serum amylase and lipase levels, gastritis, duodenitis Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue: Myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis, and associated sequelae including renal failure, arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatic Endocrine: Hypoparathyroidism Hematologic/Immune: Hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi lymphadenitis), sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, solid organ transplant rejection, other …
Adverse reactions
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling.
- Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]
- Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]
- Complications of Allogeneic HSCT [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) in patients were:
- As a single agent: fatigue, rash, musculoskeletal pain, pruritus, diarrhea, nausea, asthenia, cough, dyspnea, constipation, decreased appetite, back pain, arthralgia, upper respiratory tract infection, pyrexia, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, and urinary tract infection. (6.1)
- In combination with ipilimumab: fatigue, diarrhea, rash, pruritus, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, pyrexia, cough, decreased appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspnea, upper respiratory tract infection, arthralgia, headache, hypothyroidism, constipation, decreased weight, and dizziness. (6.1)
- In combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy: nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, decreased appetite, rash, vomiting, and peripheral neuropathy. (6.1)
- In combination with ipilimumab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy: fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, diarrhea, rash, decreased appetite, constipation, and pruritus. (6.1)
- In combination with cabozantinib: diarrhea, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, stomatitis, rash, hypertension, hypothyroidism, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, nausea, dysgeusia, abdominal pain, cough, and upper respiratory tract infection. (6.1)
- In combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy: nausea, peripheral neuropathy, decreased appetite, fatigue, constipation, stomatitis, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and musculoskeletal pain. (6.1) Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥30%) in patients were:
- In combination with AVD: nausea, neutropenia, fatigue, anemia, constipation, leukopenia, musculoskeletal pain, peripheral neuropathy, transaminases increase, vomiting, and stomatitis. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-5072 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data in WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to OPDIVO as a single agent in 1994 patients enrolled in CHECKMATE-037, CHECKMATE-017, CHECKMATE-057, CHECKMATE-066, CHECKMATE-025, CHECKMATE-067, CHECKMATE-205, CHECKMATE-039 or a single-arm trial in NSCLC (n=117); OPDIVO 1 mg/kg with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg in patients enrolled in CHECKMATE-067 (n=313), CHECKMATE-040 (n=49), or another randomized trial (n=94); OPDIVO 3 mg/kg administered with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg (n=666) in patients enrolled in CHECKMATE-214 or CHECKMATE-142; OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks in patients enrolled in CHECKMATE-227 (n=576) or CHECKMATE-743 (n=300); OPDIVO 360 mg with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg and 2 cycles of platinum-doublet chemotherapy in CHECKMATE-9LA (n=361); OPDIVO 240 mg with cabozantinib 40 mg in patients enrolled in CHECKMATE-9ER (n=320); and OPDIVO 240 mg or 3 mg/kg with AVD in patients enrolled in CA209-8UT (SWOG 1826) (n=490). Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma Previously Treated Metastatic Melanoma The safety of OPDIVO was evaluated in CHECKMATE-037, a randomized, open-label trial in 370 patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Patients had documented disease progression following treatment with ipilimumab and, if BRAF V600 mutation positive, a BRAF inhibitor. The trial excluded patients with autoimmune disease, prior ipilimumab-related Grade 4 adverse reactions (except for endocrinopathies) or Grade 3 ipilimumab-related adverse reactions that had not resolved or were inadequately controlled within 12 weeks of the initiating event, patients with a condition requiring chronic systemic treatment with corticosteroids (>10 mg daily prednisone equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications, a positive test for hepatitis B or C, and a history of HIV. Patients received OPDIVO 3 mg/kg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 2 weeks (n=268) or investigator’s choice of chemotherapy (n=102): dacarbazine 1000 mg/m 2 intravenously every 3 weeks or carboplatin AUC 6 mg/mL/min and paclitaxel 175 mg/m 2 intravenously every 3 weeks. The median duration of exposure was 5.3 months (range: 1 day to 13.8+ months) in OPDIVO-treated patients and was 2 months (range: 1 day to 9.6+ months) in chemotherapy-treated patients. In this ongoing trial, 24% of patients received OPDIVO for >6 months and 3% of patients received OPDIVO for >1 year. The population characteristics in the OPDIVO group and the chemotherapy group were similar: 66% male, median age 59.5 years, 98% White, baseline Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 (59%) or 1 (41%), 74% with M1c stage disease, 73% with cutaneous melanoma, 11% with mucosal melanoma, 73% received two or more prior therapies for advanced or metastatic disease, and 18% had brain metastasis. There were more patients in the OPDIVO group with elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) at baseline (51% vs. 38%). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 41% of patients receiving OPDIVO. OPDIVO was discontinued for adverse reactions in 9% of patients. Twenty-six percent of patients receiving OPDIVO had a dose interruption for an adverse reaction. Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions occurred in 42% of patients receiving OPDIVO. The most frequent Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions reported in 2% to <5% of patients receiving OPDIVO were abdominal pain, hyponatremia, increased aspartate aminotransferase, and increased lipase. The most common adverse reaction (reported in ≥20% of patients) was rash. Tables 5 and 6 summarize the adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, in CHECKMATE-037. Table 5: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of OPDIVO-Treated Patients and at a Higher Incidence than in the Chemotherapy Arm (Between Arm Difference of ≥5% All Grades or ≥2% Grades 3-4) - CHECKMATE-037 Toxicity was graded per NCI CTCAE v4. a Includes maculopapular rash, erythematous rash, pruritic rash, follicular rash, macular rash, papular rash, pustular rash, vesicular rash, and acneiform dermatitis. b Includes rhinitis, pharyngitis, and nasopharyngitis. Adverse Reaction OPDIVO (n=268) Chemotherapy (n=102) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Rash a 21 0.4 7 0 Pruritus 19 0 3.9 0 Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Cough 17 0 6 0 Infections Upper respiratory tract infection b 11 0 2 0 General Peripheral edema 10 0 5 0 Clinically important adverse reactions in <10% of patients who received OPDIVO were: Cardiac Disorders: ventricular arrhythmia Eye Disorders: iridocyclitis General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: infusion-related reactions Investigations: increased amylase, increased lipase Nervous System Disorders: dizziness, peripheral and sensory neuropathy Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, vitiligo, psoriasis Table 6: Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline a Occurring in ≥10% of OPDIVO-Treated Patients and at a Higher Incidence than in the Chemotherapy Arm (Between Arm Difference of ≥5% All Grades or ≥2% Grades 3-4) - CHECKMATE-037 a Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: OPDIVO group (range: 252 to 256 patients) and chemotherapy group (range: 94 to 96 patients). Laboratory Abnormality OPDIVO Chemotherapy All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Increased AST 28 2.4 12 1 Hyponatremia 25 5 18 1.1 Increased alkaline phosphatase 22 2.4 13 1.1 Increased ALT 16 1.6 5 0 Hyperkalemia 15 2 6 0 Previously Untreated Metastatic Melanoma CHECKMATE-066 The safety of OPDIVO was also evaluated in CHECKMATE-066, a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial in 411 previously untreated patients with BRAF V600 wild-type unresectable or metastatic melanoma [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The trial excluded patients with autoimmune disease and patients requiring chronic systemic treatment with corticosteroids (>10 mg daily prednisone equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications. Patients received OPDIVO 3 mg/kg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 2 weeks (n=206) or dacarbazine 1000 mg/m 2 intravenously every 3 weeks (n=205). The median duration of exposure was 6.5 months (range: 1 day to 16.6 months) in OPDIVO-treated patients. In this trial, 47% of patients received OPDIVO for >6 months and 12% of patients received OPDIVO for >1 year. The trial population characteristics in the OPDIVO group and dacarbazine group: 59% male, median age 65 years, 99.5% White, 61% with M1c stage disease, 74% with cutaneous melanoma, 11% with mucosal melanoma, 4% with brain metastasis, and 37% with elevated LDH at baseline. There were more patients in the OPDIVO group with ECOG performance status 0 (71% vs. 59%). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 36% of patients receiving OPDIVO. Adverse reactions led to permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in 7% of patients and dose interruption in 26% of patients; no single type of adverse reaction accounted for the majority of OPDIVO discontinuations. Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions occurred in 41% of patients receiving OPDIVO. The most frequent Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients receiving OPDIVO were increased gamma-glutamyl transferase (3.9%) and diarrhea (3.4%). The most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥20% of patients and at a higher incidence than in the dacarbazine arm) were fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, rash, and pruritus. Tables 7 and 8 summarize selected adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, in CHECKMATE-066. Table 7: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of OPDIVO-Treated Patients and at a Higher Incidence than in the Dacarbazine Arm (Between Arm Difference of ≥5% All Grades or ≥2% Grades 3-4) - CHECKMATE-066 Toxicity was graded per NCI CTCAE v4. a Includes periorbital edema, face edema, generalized edema, gravitational edema, localized edema, peripheral edema, pulmonary edema, and lymphedema. b Includes back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, myalgia, neck pain, pain in extremity, pain in jaw, and spinal pain. c Includes maculopapular rash, erythematous rash, pruritic rash, follicular rash, macular rash, papular rash, pustular rash, vesicular rash, dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, acneiform dermatitis, drug eruption, and skin reaction. d Includes rhinitis, viral rhinitis, pharyngitis, and nasopharyngitis. Adverse Reaction OPDIVO (n=206) Dacarbazine (n=205) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) General Fatigue 49 1.9 39 3.4 Edema a 12 1.5 4.9 0 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Musculoskeletal pain b 32 2.9 25 2.4 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Rash c 28 1.5 12 0 Pruritus 23 0.5 12 0 Vitiligo 11 0 0.5 0 Erythema 10 0 2.9 0 Infections Upper respiratory tract infection d 17 0 6 0 Clinically important adverse reactions in <10% of patients who received OPDIVO were: Nervous System Disorders: peripheral neuropathy Table 8: Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline a Occurring in ≥10% of OPDIVO-Treated Patients and at a Higher Incidence than in the Dacarbazine Arm (Between Arm Difference of ≥5% All Grades or ≥2% Grades 3-4) - CHECKMATE-066 a Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: OPDIVO group (range: 194 to 197 patients) and dacarbazine group (range: 186 to 193 patients). Laboratory Abnormality OPDIVO Dacarbazine All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Increased ALT 25 3 19 0.5 Increased AST 24 3.6 19 0.5 Increased alkaline phosphatase 21 2.6 14 1.6 Increased bilirubin 13 3.1 6 0 CHECKMATE-067 The safety of OPDIVO, administered with ipilimumab or as a single agent, was evaluated in CHECKMATE-067, a randomized (1:1:1), double-blind trial in 937 patients with previously untreated, unresectable or metastatic melanoma [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . The trial excluded patients with autoimmune disease, a medical condition requiring systemic treatment with corticosteroids (more than 10 mg daily prednisone equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medication within 14 days of the start of study therapy, a positive test result for hepatitis B or C, or a history of HIV. Patients were randomized to receive:
- OPDIVO 1 mg/kg over 60 minutes with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg by intravenous infusion every 3 weeks for 4 doses followed by OPDIVO as a single agent at a dose of 3 mg/kg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 2 weeks (OPDIVO and ipilimumab arm; n=313), or
- OPDIVO 3 mg/kg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 2 weeks (OPDIVO arm; n=313), or
- Ipilimumab 3 mg/kg by intravenous infusion every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses (ipilimumab arm; n=311). The median duration of exposure to OPDIVO was 2.8 months (range: 1 day to 36.4 months) for the OPDIVO and ipilimumab arm and 6.6 months (range: 1 day to 36.0 months) for the OPDIVO arm. In the OPDIVO and ipilimumab arm, 39% were exposed to OPDIVO for ≥6 months and 30% exposed for >1 year. In the OPDIVO arm, 53% were exposed for ≥6 months and 40% for >1 year. The population characteristics were: 65% male, median age 61 years, 97% White, baseline ECOG performance status 0 (73%) or 1 (27%), 93% with American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Stage IV disease, 58% with M1c stage disease; 36% with elevated LDH at baseline, 4% with a history of brain metastasis, and 22% had received adjuvant therapy. Serious adverse reactions (74% and 44%), adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation (47% and 18%) or to dosing delays (58% and 36%), and Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions (72% and 51%) all occurred more frequently in the OPDIVO and ipilimumab arm relative to the OPDIVO arm. The most frequent (≥10%) serious adverse reactions in the OPDIVO and ipilimumab arm and the OPDIVO arm, respectively, were diarrhea (13% and 2.2%), colitis (10% and 1.9%), and pyrexia (10% and 1%). The most frequent adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of both drugs in the OPDIVO and ipilimumab arm and of OPDIVO in the OPDIVO arm, respectively, were colitis (10% and 0.6%), diarrhea (8% and 2.2%), increased ALT (4.8% and 1%), increased AST (4.5% and 0.6%), and pneumonitis (1.9% and 0.3%). The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions in the OPDIVO and ipilimumab arm were fatigue, diarrhea, rash, nausea, pyrexia, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, vomiting, decreased appetite, cough, headache, dyspnea, upper respiratory tract infection, arthralgia, and increased transaminases. The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions in the OPDIVO arm were fatigue, rash, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, nausea, cough, pruritus, upper respiratory tract infection, decreased appetite, headache, constipation, arthralgia, and vomiting. Tables 9 and 10 summarize the incidence of adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, in CHECKMATE-067. Table 9: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients on the OPDIVO and Ipilimumab Arm or the OPDIVO Arm and at a Higher Incidence than in the Ipilimumab Arm (Between Arm Difference of ≥5% All Grades or ≥2% Grades 3-4) - CHECKMATE-067 Toxicity was graded per NCI CTCAE v4. a Includes asthenia and fatigue. b Includes pustular rash, dermatitis, acneiform dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, bullous dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, psoriasiform dermatitis, drug eruption, exfoliative rash, erythematous rash, generalized rash, macular rash, maculopapular rash, morbilliform rash, papular rash, papulosquamous rash, and pruritic rash. c Includes back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, myalgia, neck pain, pain in extremity, and spinal pain. d Includes upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, and rhinitis. e Includes hypertension and blood pressure increased. Adverse Reaction OPDIVO and Ipilimumab (n=313) OPDIVO (n=313) Ipilimumab (n=311) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) General Fatigue a 62 7 59 1.6 51 4.2 Pyrexia 40 1.6 16 0 18 0.6 Gastrointestinal Diarrhea 54 11 36 5 47 7 Nausea 44 3.8 30 0.6 31 1.9 Vomiting 31 3.8 20 1 17 1.6 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Rash b 53 6 40 1.9 42 3.5 Vitiligo 9 0 10 0.3 5 0 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Musculoskeletal pain c 32 2.6 42 3.8 36 1.9 Arthralgia 21 0.3 21 1 16 0.3 Metabolism and Nutrition Decreased appetite 29 1.9 22 0 24 1.3 Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Cough/productive cough 27 0.3 28 0.6 22 0 Dyspnea/exertional dyspnea 24 2.9 18 1.3 17 0.6 Infections Upper respiratory tract infection d 23 0 22 0.3 17 0 Endocrine Hypothyroidism 19 0.6 11 0 5 0 Hyperthyroidism 11 1.3 6 0 1 0 Investigations Decreased weight 12 0 7 0 7 0.3 Vascular Hypertension e 7 2.2 11 5 9 2.3 Clinically important adverse reactions in <10% of patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab or OPDIVO as a single agent were: Gastrointestinal Disorders: stomatitis, intestinal perforation Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: vitiligo Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders: myopathy, Sjogren’s syndrome, spondyloarthropathy, myositis (including polymyositis) Nervous System Disorders: neuritis, peroneal nerve palsy Table 10: Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline a Occurring in ≥20% of Patients Treated with OPDIVO with Ipilimumab or Single-Agent OPDIVO and at a Higher Incidence than in the Ipilimumab Arm (Between Arm Difference of ≥5% All Grades or ≥2% Grades 3-4) - CHECKMATE-067 a Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: OPDIVO and ipilimumab (range: 75 to 297); OPDIVO (range: 81 to 306); ipilimumab (range: 61 to 301). Laboratory Abnormality OPDIVO and Ipilimumab OPDIVO Ipilimumab All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) Chemistry Increased ALT 55 16 25 3 29 2.7 Hyperglycemia 53 5.3 46 7 26 0 Increased AST 52 13 29 3.7 29 1.7 Hyponatremia 45 10 22 3.3 26 7 Increased lipase 43 22 32 12 24 7 Increased alkaline phosphatase 41 6 27 2 23 2 Hypocalcemia 31 1.1 15 0.7 20 0.7 Increased amylase 27 10 19 2.7 15 1.6 Increased creatinine 26 2.7 19 0.7 17 1.3 Hematology Anemia 52 2.7 41 2.6 41 6 Lymphopenia 39 5 41 4.9 29 4 Adjuvant Treatment of Melanoma CHECKMATE-76K The safety of OPDIVO as a single agent was evaluated in CHECKMATE-76K, a randomized (2:1), double-blind trial in 788 patients with completely resected Stage IIB/C melanoma who received OPDIVO 480 mg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 4 weeks (n=524) or placebo by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 4 weeks (n=264) for up to 1 year [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . The median duration of exposure was 11 months in patients treated with OPDIVO and 11 months in patients treated with placebo. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 18% of patients treated with OPDIVO. A fatal adverse reaction occurred in 1 (0.2%) patient (heart failure and acute kidney injury). Permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO due to an adverse reaction occurred in 17% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in >1% of patients included diarrhea (1.1%), arthralgia (1.7%), and rash (1.7%). Dosage interruptions of OPDIVO due to an adverse reaction occurred in 25% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in >1% of patients included COVID-19 infection, infusion related reaction, diarrhea, arthralgia, and increased ALT. The most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥20% of patients) were fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, rash, diarrhea, and pruritus. Tables 11 and 12 summarize the adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, in CHECKMATE-76K. Table 11: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients Treated with OPDIVO - CHECKMATE-76K Toxicity was graded per NCI CTCAE v5. a Includes asthenia. b Includes arthralgia, arthritis, back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, neck pain, non-cardiac chest pain, spinal pain, pain in extremity. c Includes dermatitis, dermatitis acneiform, dyshidrotic eczema, eczema, eczema asteatotic, eyelid rash, genital rash, pemphigoid, penile rash, rash erythematous, rash follicular, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash papular, rash pruritic, rash pustular, rash vesicular, skin exfoliation, toxic skin eruption. d Includes autoimmune colitis, colitis, diarrhea, enteritis, enterocolitis. e Includes autoimmune hypothyroidism, blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased. f Includes cluster headache, migraine. Adverse Reaction OPDIVO (n=524) Placebo (n=264) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) General Fatigue a 36 0.4 34 0.4 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue Musculoskeletal pain b 30 0.4 26 0.4 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Rash c 28 1.1 15 0.4 Pruritus 20 0.2 11 0 Gastrointestinal Diarrhea d 23 1.3 16 0 Nausea 14 0 11 0 Endocrine Hypothyroidism e 14 0 2.3 0 Nervous system Headache f 12 0.2 14 0.8 Table 12: Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline a Occurring in ≥10% of OPDIVO-Treated Patients - CHECKMATE-76K a Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: OPDIVO group (range: 262 to 513 patients) and placebo group (range: 138 to 261 patients). Laboratory Abnormality OPDIVO (n=524) Placebo (n=264) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Hematology Anemia 19 0 14 0 Lymphopenia 17 1.1 17 1.7 Neutropenia 10 0 10 0.4 Chemistry AST increased 25 2.2 16 0.4 Lipase increased 22 2.9 21 2.3 ALT increased 20 2.1 15 0.4 Amylase increased 17 0.4 9 0 Creatinine increased 15 0.4 13 0 Sodium decreased 13 0.6 11 0.4 Potassium increased 13 1 15 1.1 CHECKMATE-238 The safety of OPDIVO as a single agent was evaluated in CHECKMATE-238, a randomized (1:1), double-blind trial in 905 patients with completely resected Stage IIIB/C or Stage IV melanoma received OPDIVO 3 mg/kg by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 2 weeks (n=452) or ipilimumab 10 mg/kg by intravenous infusion every 3 weeks for 4 doses then every 12 weeks beginning at Week 24 for up to 1 year (n=453) [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . The median duration of exposure was 11.5 months in OPDIVO-treated patients and was 2.7 months in ipilimumab-treated patients. In this ongoing trial, 74% of patients received OPDIVO for >6 months. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 18% of OPDIVO-treated patients. Study therapy was discontinued for adverse reactions in 9% of OPDIVO-treated patients and 42% of ipilimumab-treated patients. Twenty-eight percent of OPDIVO-treated patients had at least one omitted dose for an adverse reaction. Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions occurred in 25% of OPDIVO-treated patients. The most frequent Grade 3 and 4 adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of OPDIVO-treated patients were diarrhea and increased lipase and amylase. The most common adverse reactions (at least 20%) were fatigue, diarrhea, rash, musculoskeletal pain, pruritus, headache, nausea, upper respiratory infection, and abdominal pain. The most common immune-mediated adverse reactions were rash (16%), diarrhea/colitis (6%), and hepatitis (3%). Tables 13 and 14 summarize the adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, in CHECKMATE-238. Table 13: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of OPDIVO-Treated Patients - CHECKMATE-238 Toxicity was graded per NCI CTCAE v4. a Includes asthenia. b Includes abdominal discomfort, lower abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, and abdominal tenderness. c Includes dermatitis described as acneiform, allergic, bullous, or exfoliative and rash described as generalized, erythematous, macular, papular, maculopapular, pruritic, pustular, vesicular, or butterfly, and drug eruption. d Includes back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, myalgia, neck pain, spinal pain, and pain in extremity. e Includes postural dizziness and vertigo. f Includes upper respiratory tract infection including viral respiratory tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection, rhinitis, pharyngitis, and nasopharyngitis. g Includes secondary hypothyroidism and autoimmune hypothyroidism. Adverse Reaction OPDIVO (n=452) Ipilimumab 10 mg/kg (n=453) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) General Fatigue a 57 0.9 55 2.4 Gastrointestinal Diarrhea 37 2.4 55 11 Nausea 23 0.2 28 0 Abdominal pain b 21 0.2 23 0.9 Constipation 10 0 9 0 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Rash c 35 1.1 47 5.3 Pruritus 28 0 37 1.1 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Musculoskeletal pain d 32 0.4 27 0.4 Arthralgia 19 0.4 13 0.4 Nervous System Headache 23 0.4 31 2.0 Dizziness e 11 0 8 0 Infections Upper respiratory tract infection f 22 0 15 0.2 Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Cough/productive cough 19 0 19 0 Dyspnea/exertional dyspnea 10 0.4 10 0.2 Endocrine Hypothyroidism g 12 0.2 7.5 0.4 Table 14: Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline a Occurring in ≥10% of OPDIVO-Treated Patients - CHECKMATE-238 a Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: OPDIVO group (range: 400 to 447 patients) and ipilimumab 10 mg/kg group (range: 392 to 443 patients). Laboratory Abnormality OPDIVO Ipilimumab 10 mg/kg All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Hematology Lymphopenia 27 0.4 12 0.9 Anemia 26 0 34 0.5 Leukopenia 14 0 2.7 0.2 Neutropenia 13 0 6 0.5 Chemistry Increased Lipase 25 7 23 9 Increased ALT 25 1.8 40 12 Increased AST 24 1.3 33 9 Increased Amylase 17 3.3 13 3.1 Hyponatremia 16 1.1 22 3.2 Hyperkalemia 12 0.2 9 0.5 Increased Creatinine 12 0 13 0 Hypocalcemia 10 0.7 16 0.5 Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable (Tumors ≥4 cm or Node Positive) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer The safety of OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy was evaluated in CHECKMATE-816, a randomized, open-label, multicenter trial in patients with resectable NSCLC [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] . Patients received either OPDIVO 360 mg administered in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy administered every 3 weeks for 3 cycles; or platinum-doublet chemotherapy administered every 3 weeks for 3 cycles. The median age of patients who received OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy or platinum-doublet chemotherapy was 65 years (range: 34 – 84); 72% male; 47% White, 50% Asian, and 2% Black/African American. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 30% of patients who were treated with OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions in >2% included pneumonia and vomiting. No fatal adverse reactions occurred in patients who received OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy. Study therapy with OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy was permanently discontinued for adverse reactions in 10% of patients and 30% had at least one treatment withheld for an adverse reaction. The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) resulting in permanent discontinuation of OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy were anaphylactic reaction (1.7%), acute kidney injury (1.1%), rash (1.1%), and fatigue (1.1%). The most common (>20%) adverse reactions were nausea, constipation, fatigue, decreased appetite, and rash. The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2%) were neutropenia, hyperglycemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, increased amylase, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and hyponatremia. Tables 15 and 16 summarize selected adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, in CHECKMATE-816. Table 15: Adverse Reactions in >10% of Patients with Early-Stage NSCLC Receiving Neoadjuvant OPDIVO and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy in CHECKMATE-816 Toxicity was graded per NCI CTCAE v4. a Includes fatigue and asthenia. b Includes rash, dermatitis, acneiform dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, bullous dermatitis, drug eruption, maculopapular rash, and pruritic rash. c Includes peripheral neuropathy, dysesthesia, hypoesthesia, peripheral motor neuropathy, peripheral sensory neuropathy. Adverse Reaction OPDIVO and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy (n=176) Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy (n=176) All Grades (%) Grades 3 or 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3 or 4 (%) Gastrointestinal Nausea 38 0.6 45 1.1 Constipation 34 0 32 1.1 Vomiting 11 1.1 13 0.6 General Fatigue a 26 2.3 23 1.1 Malaise 15 0.6 14 0.6 Metabolism and Nutrition Decreased appetite 20 1.1 23 2.3 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Rash b 20 2.3 7 0 Alopecia 11 0 15 0 Nervous System Peripheral neuropathy c 13 0 6 0 Table 16: Select Laboratory Values Worsening from Baseline a Occurring in >20% of Patients with Early-Stage NSCLC Receiving Neoadjuvant OPDIVO and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy in CHECKMATE-816 a Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: OPDIVO and platinum-doublet chemotherapy group (range: 73 to 171 patients) and platinum-doublet chemotherapy group (range: 68 to 171 patients). Laboratory Abnormality OPDIVO and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy a Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy a All Grades (%) Grades 3 or 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3 or 4 (%) Hematology Anemia 63 3.5 70 6 …
Use in specific populations
- Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. (8.2)
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , OPDIVO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, administration of nivolumab to cynomolgus monkeys from the onset of organogenesis through delivery resulted in increased abortion and premature infant death (see Data) . Human IgG4 is known to cross the placental barrier and nivolumab is an immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4); therefore, nivolumab has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. The effects of OPDIVO are likely to be greater during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. There are no available data on OPDIVO use in pregnant women to evaluate a drug-associated risk. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data A central function of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway is to preserve pregnancy by maintaining maternal immune tolerance to the fetus. Blockade of PD-L1 signaling has been shown in murine models of pregnancy to disrupt tolerance to the fetus and to increase fetal loss. The effects of nivolumab on prenatal and postnatal development were evaluated in monkeys that received nivolumab twice weekly from the onset of organogenesis through delivery, at exposure levels of between 9 and 42 times higher than those observed at the clinical dose of 3 mg/kg (based on AUC). Nivolumab administration resulted in a non-dose-related increase in spontaneous abortion and increased neonatal death. Based on its mechanism of action, fetal exposure to nivolumab may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the normal immune response and immune-mediated disorders have been reported in PD-1 knockout mice. In surviving infants (18 of 32 compared to 11 of 16 vehicle-exposed infants) of cynomolgus monkeys treated with nivolumab, there were no apparent malformations and no effects on neurobehavioral, immunological, or clinical pathology parameters throughout the 6-month postnatal period.
8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of nivolumab in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 5 months after the last dose of OPDIVO.
8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Pregnancy Testing Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating OPDIVO [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Contraception OPDIVO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with OPDIVO and for 5 months following the last dose.
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of OPDIVO have been established in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older for the following indications: as a single agent and in combination with ipilimumab for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma, as a single agent for the adjuvant treatment of completely resected Stage IIB, Stage IIC, Stage III, or Stage IV melanoma in combination with ipilimumab for the treatment of MSI-H or dMMR unresectable and metastatic CRC, and as a single agent for the treatment of MSI-H or dMMR mCRC that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan. Use of OPDIVO for these indications is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with melanoma or MSI-H or dMMR mCRC and additional pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients. Nivolumab exposure in pediatric patients 12 years and older is comparable to that of adults and the courses of melanoma and MSI-H or dMMR mCRC are similar in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older to that of adults to allow extrapolation of safety and efficacy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , Clinical Studies (14.1 , 14.11) ] . The safety and effectiveness of OPDIVO in combination with AVD have been established in patients aged 12 years and older for the treatment of cHL. Use of OPDIVO for this indication is supported by evidence from Study CA209-8UT, which included 120 pediatric patients ages ≥12 to <18 with previously untreated cHL treated with OPDIVO plus AVD. Adverse reactions reported with ≥10% higher frequency in pediatric compared to adult patients included nausea, anemia, increased transaminases, vomiting, lymphopenia, pyrexia, hyperphosphatemia, and eosinophilia [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , Clinical Studies (14.8) ] . The safety and effectiveness of OPDIVO have not been established for pediatric patients younger than 12 years old with melanoma, MSI-H or dMMR mCRC, or cHL. The safety and effectiveness of OPDIVO have not been established in pediatric patients with non-small cell lung cancer, malignant pleural mesothelioma, advanced renal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, urothelial carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal cancer and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
8.5 Geriatric Use Single Agent Of 3569 patients with melanoma, NSCLC, renal cell carcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, ESCC, and esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer who were randomized to single agent OPDIVO in clinical studies, 41% were 65 years and over and 10% were 75 years and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between elderly patients and younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.1 , 14.2 , 14.5 , 14.7 , 14.10 , 14.13 , 14.14) ]. In patients with cHL, recurrent head and neck SCC, or dMMR or MSI-H metastatic CRC (mCRC) who were treated with single agent OPDIVO in clinical studies did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.8 , 14.9 , 14.11) ]. OPDIVO in Combination with Ipilimumab Of the 314 patients with melanoma who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 41% were 65 years or older and 11% were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were reported between elderly patients and younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Of the 576 patients with NSCLC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 48% were 65 years or older and 10% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between older patients and younger patients; however, there was a higher discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (29%) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab (18%). Of the 396 patients in the primary efficacy population (PD-L1 ≥1%) randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, the hazard ratio for overall survival was 0.70 (95% CI: 0.55, 0.89) in the 199 patients younger than 65 years compared to 0.91 (95% CI: 0.72, 1.15) in the 197 patients 65 years or older [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ]. Of the 303 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 77% were 65 years old or older and 26% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between older patients and younger patients; however, there were higher rates of serious adverse reactions and discontinuation due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (68% and 35%, respectively) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab (54% and 28%, respectively). For patients aged 75 years or older who received chemotherapy, the rate of serious adverse reactions was 34% and the discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 26% relative to 28% and 19% respectively for all patients. The hazard ratio for overall survival was 0.76 (95% CI: 0.52, 1.11) in the 71 patients younger than 65 years compared to 0.74 (95% CI: 0.59, 0.93) in the 232 patients 65 years or older randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab [see Clinical Studies (14.6) ]. Of the 550 patients with renal cell carcinoma who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 38% were 65 years or older and 8% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between elderly patients and younger patients. In elderly patients with intermediate or poor risk, no overall difference in effectiveness was reported [see Clinical Studies (14.7) ]. Of the 354 patients with dMMR or MSI-H metastatic CRC (mCRC) who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 44% were 65 years or older and 14% were 75 years or older. Of the 353 patients randomized to OPDIVO, as a single agent, 45% were 65 years or older and 13% were 75 years or older. There was a higher incidence of any Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions (55%) in patients aged 65 years or older receiving OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab compared to those younger than 65 receiving the combination (42%). There was also a higher incidence of any Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions (55%) in patients aged 65 years or older receiving OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab relative to patients aged 65 years or older receiving single-agent OPDIVO (41%). There was a similar incidence of any Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions in patients receiving single-agent OPDIVO aged 65 years or older (41%) relative to patients younger than 65 years (45%). Patients 65 years or older who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab discontinued treatment due to adverse reaction at a higher rate (23%) relative to patients 65 years or older receiving nivolumab (15%). No overall differences in effectiveness were reported between elderly patients and younger patients receiving either OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab or single-agent OPDIVO [see Clinical Studies (14.11) ] . Of the 335 patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 52% were 65 years or older and 14% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between elderly patients and younger patients, however, there were higher rates of serious adverse reactions and discontinuation due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (67% and 35%, respectively) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab (53% and 27%, respectively). Of the 49 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who were treated with OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 29% were between 65 years and 74 years of age and 8% were 75 years or older. Clinical studies of OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab did not include sufficient numbers of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.12) ]. Of the 325 patients with ESCC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 43% were 65 years old or older and 7% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between older patients and younger patients; however, there was a higher discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (38%) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab (23%). For patients aged 75 years or older who received chemotherapy, the discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 33% relative to 23% for all patients [see Clinical Studies (14.13) ]. OPDIVO in Combination with Platinum-Containing Chemotherapy Of the 179 patients with NSCLC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy, 48% were 65 years old or older and 6% were 75 years old or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were reported between patients older and younger than 65 years [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ]. Of the 229 patients with NSCLC who were randomized to OPDIVO 360 mg in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy every 3 weeks for up to 4 cycles, followed by OPDIVO 480 mg every 4 weeks, 56% were 65 years old or older and 7% were 75 years old or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were reported between patients older and younger than 65 years. Of the 1,110 patients with ESCC, GC, GEJC, or EAC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, 42% were 65 years or older and 10% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between elderly patients and younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.13 , 14.14) ] . Of the 304 patients with UC who were treated with OPDIVO in combination with gemcitabine and platinum-doublet chemotherapy, 40% were 65 years or older and 11% were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between patients 65 years of age and over and younger patients. Clinical studies of OPDIVO with platinum-doublet chemotherapy did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 75 years and over to determine whether safety and effectiveness differs compared to younger patients. [see Clinical Studies (14.10) ]. OPDIVO in Combination with Ipilimumab and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy Of the 361 patients with NSCLC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy, 51% were 65 years or older and 10% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between older patients and younger patients; however, there was a higher discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (43%) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab and chemotherapy (24%). For patients aged 75 years or older who received chemotherapy only, the discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 16% relative to all patients who had a discontinuation rate of 13%. Based on an updated analysis for overall survival, of the 361 patients randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy, the hazard ratio for overall survival was 0.61 (95% CI: 0.47, 0.80) in the 176 patients younger than 65 years compared to 0.73 (95% CI: 0.56, 0.95) in the 185 patients 65 years or older [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] . OPDIVO in Combination with AVD Of the 496 patients with cHL who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with AVD, 490 were treated, 6% were 65 years old or older and 1.3% were 75 years old or older. The clinical trial did not include a sufficient number of patients 65 years of age or older to determine whether they respond differently than younger patients. OPDIVO in Combination with Cabozantinib Of the 320 patients with renal cell carcinoma who were treated with OPDIVO in combination with cabozantinib, 41% were 65 years or older and 9% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between elderly patients and younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.7) ] .
Pregnancy
Risk Summary Based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , OPDIVO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, administration of nivolumab to cynomolgus monkeys from the onset of organogenesis through delivery resulted in increased abortion and premature infant death (see Data) . Human IgG4 is known to cross the placental barrier and nivolumab is an immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4); therefore, nivolumab has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. The effects of OPDIVO are likely to be greater during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. There are no available data on OPDIVO use in pregnant women to evaluate a drug-associated risk. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data A central function of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway is to preserve pregnancy by maintaining maternal immune tolerance to the fetus. Blockade of PD-L1 signaling has been shown in murine models of pregnancy to disrupt tolerance to the fetus and to increase fetal loss. The effects of nivolumab on prenatal and postnatal development were evaluated in monkeys that received nivolumab twice weekly from the onset of organogenesis through delivery, at exposure levels of between 9 and 42 times higher than those observed at the clinical dose of 3 mg/kg (based on AUC). Nivolumab administration resulted in a non-dose-related increase in spontaneous abortion and increased neonatal death. Based on its mechanism of action, fetal exposure to nivolumab may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the normal immune response and immune-mediated disorders have been reported in PD-1 knockout mice. In surviving infants (18 of 32 compared to 11 of 16 vehicle-exposed infants) of cynomolgus monkeys treated with nivolumab, there were no apparent malformations and no effects on neurobehavioral, immunological, or clinical pathology parameters throughout the 6-month postnatal period.
Pediatric use
The safety and effectiveness of OPDIVO have been established in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older for the following indications: as a single agent and in combination with ipilimumab for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma, as a single agent for the adjuvant treatment of completely resected Stage IIB, Stage IIC, Stage III, or Stage IV melanoma in combination with ipilimumab for the treatment of MSI-H or dMMR unresectable and metastatic CRC, and as a single agent for the treatment of MSI-H or dMMR mCRC that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan. Use of OPDIVO for these indications is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with melanoma or MSI-H or dMMR mCRC and additional pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients. Nivolumab exposure in pediatric patients 12 years and older is comparable to that of adults and the courses of melanoma and MSI-H or dMMR mCRC are similar in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older to that of adults to allow extrapolation of safety and efficacy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , Clinical Studies (14.1 , 14.11) ] . The safety and effectiveness of OPDIVO in combination with AVD have been established in patients aged 12 years and older for the treatment of cHL. Use of OPDIVO for this indication is supported by evidence from Study CA209-8UT, which included 120 pediatric patients ages ≥12 to <18 with previously untreated cHL treated with OPDIVO plus AVD. Adverse reactions reported with ≥10% higher frequency in pediatric compared to adult patients included nausea, anemia, increased transaminases, vomiting, lymphopenia, pyrexia, hyperphosphatemia, and eosinophilia [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , Clinical Studies (14.8) ] . The safety and effectiveness of OPDIVO have not been established for pediatric patients younger than 12 years old with melanoma, MSI-H or dMMR mCRC, or cHL. The safety and effectiveness of OPDIVO have not been established in pediatric patients with non-small cell lung cancer, malignant pleural mesothelioma, advanced renal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, urothelial carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal cancer and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Geriatric use
Single Agent Of 3569 patients with melanoma, NSCLC, renal cell carcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, ESCC, and esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer who were randomized to single agent OPDIVO in clinical studies, 41% were 65 years and over and 10% were 75 years and over. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between elderly patients and younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.1 , 14.2 , 14.5 , 14.7 , 14.10 , 14.13 , 14.14) ]. In patients with cHL, recurrent head and neck SCC, or dMMR or MSI-H metastatic CRC (mCRC) who were treated with single agent OPDIVO in clinical studies did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.8 , 14.9 , 14.11) ]. OPDIVO in Combination with Ipilimumab Of the 314 patients with melanoma who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 41% were 65 years or older and 11% were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were reported between elderly patients and younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. Of the 576 patients with NSCLC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 48% were 65 years or older and 10% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between older patients and younger patients; however, there was a higher discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (29%) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab (18%). Of the 396 patients in the primary efficacy population (PD-L1 ≥1%) randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, the hazard ratio for overall survival was 0.70 (95% CI: 0.55, 0.89) in the 199 patients younger than 65 years compared to 0.91 (95% CI: 0.72, 1.15) in the 197 patients 65 years or older [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ]. Of the 303 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 77% were 65 years old or older and 26% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between older patients and younger patients; however, there were higher rates of serious adverse reactions and discontinuation due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (68% and 35%, respectively) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab (54% and 28%, respectively). For patients aged 75 years or older who received chemotherapy, the rate of serious adverse reactions was 34% and the discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 26% relative to 28% and 19% respectively for all patients. The hazard ratio for overall survival was 0.76 (95% CI: 0.52, 1.11) in the 71 patients younger than 65 years compared to 0.74 (95% CI: 0.59, 0.93) in the 232 patients 65 years or older randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab [see Clinical Studies (14.6) ]. Of the 550 patients with renal cell carcinoma who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 38% were 65 years or older and 8% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between elderly patients and younger patients. In elderly patients with intermediate or poor risk, no overall difference in effectiveness was reported [see Clinical Studies (14.7) ]. Of the 354 patients with dMMR or MSI-H metastatic CRC (mCRC) who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 44% were 65 years or older and 14% were 75 years or older. Of the 353 patients randomized to OPDIVO, as a single agent, 45% were 65 years or older and 13% were 75 years or older. There was a higher incidence of any Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions (55%) in patients aged 65 years or older receiving OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab compared to those younger than 65 receiving the combination (42%). There was also a higher incidence of any Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions (55%) in patients aged 65 years or older receiving OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab relative to patients aged 65 years or older receiving single-agent OPDIVO (41%). There was a similar incidence of any Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions in patients receiving single-agent OPDIVO aged 65 years or older (41%) relative to patients younger than 65 years (45%). Patients 65 years or older who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab discontinued treatment due to adverse reaction at a higher rate (23%) relative to patients 65 years or older receiving nivolumab (15%). No overall differences in effectiveness were reported between elderly patients and younger patients receiving either OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab or single-agent OPDIVO [see Clinical Studies (14.11) ] . Of the 335 patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 52% were 65 years or older and 14% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between elderly patients and younger patients, however, there were higher rates of serious adverse reactions and discontinuation due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (67% and 35%, respectively) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab (53% and 27%, respectively). Of the 49 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who were treated with OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 29% were between 65 years and 74 years of age and 8% were 75 years or older. Clinical studies of OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab did not include sufficient numbers of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.12) ]. Of the 325 patients with ESCC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab, 43% were 65 years old or older and 7% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between older patients and younger patients; however, there was a higher discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (38%) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab (23%). For patients aged 75 years or older who received chemotherapy, the discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 33% relative to 23% for all patients [see Clinical Studies (14.13) ]. OPDIVO in Combination with Platinum-Containing Chemotherapy Of the 179 patients with NSCLC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy, 48% were 65 years old or older and 6% were 75 years old or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were reported between patients older and younger than 65 years [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ]. Of the 229 patients with NSCLC who were randomized to OPDIVO 360 mg in combination with platinum-doublet chemotherapy every 3 weeks for up to 4 cycles, followed by OPDIVO 480 mg every 4 weeks, 56% were 65 years old or older and 7% were 75 years old or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were reported between patients older and younger than 65 years. Of the 1,110 patients with ESCC, GC, GEJC, or EAC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, 42% were 65 years or older and 10% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between elderly patients and younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.13 , 14.14) ] . Of the 304 patients with UC who were treated with OPDIVO in combination with gemcitabine and platinum-doublet chemotherapy, 40% were 65 years or older and 11% were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between patients 65 years of age and over and younger patients. Clinical studies of OPDIVO with platinum-doublet chemotherapy did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 75 years and over to determine whether safety and effectiveness differs compared to younger patients. [see Clinical Studies (14.10) ]. OPDIVO in Combination with Ipilimumab and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy Of the 361 patients with NSCLC who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy, 51% were 65 years or older and 10% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between older patients and younger patients; however, there was a higher discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions in patients aged 75 years or older (43%) relative to all patients who received OPDIVO with ipilimumab and chemotherapy (24%). For patients aged 75 years or older who received chemotherapy only, the discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 16% relative to all patients who had a discontinuation rate of 13%. Based on an updated analysis for overall survival, of the 361 patients randomized to OPDIVO in combination with ipilimumab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy, the hazard ratio for overall survival was 0.61 (95% CI: 0.47, 0.80) in the 176 patients younger than 65 years compared to 0.73 (95% CI: 0.56, 0.95) in the 185 patients 65 years or older [see Clinical Studies (14.5) ] . OPDIVO in Combination with AVD Of the 496 patients with cHL who were randomized to OPDIVO in combination with AVD, 490 were treated, 6% were 65 years old or older and 1.3% were 75 years old or older. The clinical trial did not include a sufficient number of patients 65 years of age or older to determine whether they respond differently than younger patients. OPDIVO in Combination with Cabozantinib Of the 320 patients with renal cell carcinoma who were treated with OPDIVO in combination with cabozantinib, 41% were 65 years or older and 9% were 75 years or older. No overall difference in safety was reported between elderly patients and younger patients [see Clinical Studies (14.7) ] .
Description
Nivolumab is a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) blocking antibody. Nivolumab is an IgG4 kappa immunoglobulin that has a calculated molecular mass of 146 kDa. It is expressed in a recombinant Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell line. OPDIVO is a sterile, preservative-free, non-pyrogenic, clear to opalescent, colorless to pale-yellow liquid that may contain light (few) particles. OPDIVO (nivolumab) injection for intravenous use is supplied in single-dose vials. Each mL of OPDIVO solution contains nivolumab 10 mg, mannitol (30 mg), pentetic acid (0.008 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.2 mg), sodium chloride (2.92 mg), sodium citrate dihydrate (5.88 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. May contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH to 6.
Clinical pharmacology
12.1 Mechanism of Action Binding of the PD-1 ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, to the PD-1 receptor found on T cells, inhibits T-cell proliferation and cytokine production. Upregulation of PD-1 ligands occurs in some tumors and signaling through this pathway can contribute to inhibition of active T-cell immune surveillance of tumors. Nivolumab is a human immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD-1 receptor and blocks its interaction with PD-L1 and PD-L2, releasing PD-1 pathway-mediated inhibition of the immune response, including the anti-tumor immune response. In syngeneic mouse tumor models, blocking PD-1 activity resulted in decreased tumor growth. Combined nivolumab (anti-PD-1) and ipilimumab (anti-CTLA-4) mediated inhibition results in enhanced T-cell function that is greater than the effects of either antibody alone, and results in improved anti-tumor responses in metastatic melanoma and advanced RCC. In murine syngeneic tumor models, dual blockade of PD-1 and CTLA-4 resulted in increased anti-tumor activity.
12.2 Pharmacodynamics There are no clinically significant exposure-response relationships for efficacy or safety for nivolumab monotherapy across the approved dosing regimens, regardless of cancer type.
12.3 Pharmacokinetics Nivolumab pharmacokinetics (PK) was assessed using a population PK approach for both single agent OPDIVO and OPDIVO with ipilimumab. The PK of nivolumab was studied in patients over a dose range of 0.1 mg/kg to 20 mg/kg administered as a single dose or as multiple doses of OPDIVO as a 60-minute intravenous infusion every 2 or 3 weeks. The exposure to nivolumab increases dose proportionally over the dose range of 0.1 to 10 mg/kg administered every 2 weeks. The predicted exposure of nivolumab after a 30-minute infusion is comparable to that observed with a 60-minute infusion. Steady-state concentrations of nivolumab were reached by 12 weeks when administered at 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks, and systemic accumulation was 3.7-fold. Distribution The geometric mean volume of distribution at steady state (Vss) and coefficient of variation (CV%) is 6.8 L (27.3%). Elimination Nivolumab clearance (CL) decreases over time, with a mean maximal reduction from baseline values (CV%) of 24.5% (47.6%) resulting in a geometric mean steady-state clearance (CLss) (CV%) of 8.2 mL/h (53.9%) in patients with metastatic tumors; the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant. Nivolumab clearance does not decrease over time in patients with completely resected melanoma, as the geometric mean population clearance is 24% lower in this patient population compared with patients with metastatic melanoma at steady state. The geometric mean elimination half-life (t 1/2 ) is 25 days (77.5%). Specific Populations The following factors had no clinically important effect on the clearance of nivolumab: age (29 to 87 years), weight (35 to 160 kg), sex, race, baseline LDH, PD-L1 expression, solid tumor type, tumor size, renal impairment (eGFR ≥15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), and mild (total bilirubin [TB] less than or equal to the ULN and AST greater than ULN or TB greater than 1 to 1.5 times ULN and any AST) or moderate hepatic impairment (TB greater than 1.5 to 3 times ULN and any AST). Nivolumab has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (TB greater than 3 times ULN and any AST). Pediatric Patients The exposures of nivolumab, as monotherapy or in combination with ipilimumab, in pediatric patients 12 years of age or older are within range of those in adults at the recommended dosage [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Drug Interaction Studies When OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks was administered in combination with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, the CL of nivolumab and ipilimumab were unchanged compared to nivolumab or ipilimumab administered alone. When OPDIVO 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks was administered in combination with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, the CL of nivolumab was increased by 29% compared to OPDIVO administered alone and the CL of ipilimumab was unchanged compared to ipilimumab administered alone. When OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks was administered in combination with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks, the CL of nivolumab was unchanged compared to OPDIVO administered alone and the CL of ipilimumab was increased by 30% compared to ipilimumab administered alone. When OPDIVO 360 mg every 3 weeks was administered in combination with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks and chemotherapy, the CL of nivolumab was unchanged compared to OPDIVO administered alone and the CL of ipilimumab increased by 22% compared to ipilimumab administered alone.
12.6 Immunogenicity The observed incidence of anti-drug antibodies is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Differences in assay methods preclude meaningful comparisons of the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in the studies described below with the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in other studies, including those of OPDIVO or of other nivolumab products. Anti-drug antibody and neutralizing antibody responses were monitored throughout the treatment period where the benefit to risk ratio was assessed. Incidence of anti-drug antibodies and neutralizing antibodies are presented in Table 56. Table 56: OPDIVO Anti-Drug Antibody (ADA) and Neutralizing Antibody (NAb) Incidence a Details of each treatment regimen are described in Section 14 [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . b NAb incidence is reported among the subset of patients positive for ADA. c Includes unresectable or metastatic melanoma, metastatic NSCLC, advanced RCC, cHL, recurrent or metastatic SCCHN, and UC indications. ADA = treatment-emergent anti-nivolumab antibodies, NAb = neutralizing antibodies, HCC = hepatocellular carcinoma, RCC = renal cell carcinoma, CRC = colorectal cancer, NSCLC = non-small cell lung cancer. Treatment Regimen a Indication(s) ADA NAb b OPDIVO as a single agent Multiple c 11% (229/2,085) 7% (15/229) OPDIVO with ipilimumab for 4 doses followed by OPDIVO as a single agent Melanoma 38% (149/394) 12% (18/149) HCC 56% (27/48) 41% (11/27) RCC and CRC 26% (132/516) 3% (4/132) OPDIVO with ipilimumab Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma 26% (69/269) 2.9% (2/69) NSCLC 37% (180/491) 3.9% (7/180) OPDIVO with ipilimumab and 2 cycles of platinum‑doublet chemotherapy NSCLC 34% (104/308) 8% (8/104) Effects of Anti-Drug Antibodies Presence of treatment-emergent anti-nivolumab antibodies increased nivolumab clearance by up to 20% after administration of nivolumab as monotherapy or in combination with ipilimumab. These anti-drug antibody-associated pharmacokinetic changes were not considered to be clinically significant. There was no identified clinically significant effect of anti-drug antibodies on incidence of infusion-related reactions. The effects of anti-drug antibodies on effectiveness have not been fully characterized.
Mechanism of action
Binding of the PD-1 ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, to the PD-1 receptor found on T cells, inhibits T-cell proliferation and cytokine production. Upregulation of PD-1 ligands occurs in some tumors and signaling through this pathway can contribute to inhibition of active T-cell immune surveillance of tumors. Nivolumab is a human immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD-1 receptor and blocks its interaction with PD-L1 and PD-L2, releasing PD-1 pathway-mediated inhibition of the immune response, including the anti-tumor immune response. In syngeneic mouse tumor models, blocking PD-1 activity resulted in decreased tumor growth. Combined nivolumab (anti-PD-1) and ipilimumab (anti-CTLA-4) mediated inhibition results in enhanced T-cell function that is greater than the effects of either antibody alone, and results in improved anti-tumor responses in metastatic melanoma and advanced RCC. In murine syngeneic tumor models, dual blockade of PD-1 and CTLA-4 resulted in increased anti-tumor activity.
Pharmacodynamics
There are no clinically significant exposure-response relationships for efficacy or safety for nivolumab monotherapy across the approved dosing regimens, regardless of cancer type.
Pharmacokinetics
Nivolumab pharmacokinetics (PK) was assessed using a population PK approach for both single agent OPDIVO and OPDIVO with ipilimumab. The PK of nivolumab was studied in patients over a dose range of 0.1 mg/kg to 20 mg/kg administered as a single dose or as multiple doses of OPDIVO as a 60-minute intravenous infusion every 2 or 3 weeks. The exposure to nivolumab increases dose proportionally over the dose range of 0.1 to 10 mg/kg administered every 2 weeks. The predicted exposure of nivolumab after a 30-minute infusion is comparable to that observed with a 60-minute infusion. Steady-state concentrations of nivolumab were reached by 12 weeks when administered at 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks, and systemic accumulation was 3.7-fold. Distribution The geometric mean volume of distribution at steady state (Vss) and coefficient of variation (CV%) is 6.8 L (27.3%). Elimination Nivolumab clearance (CL) decreases over time, with a mean maximal reduction from baseline values (CV%) of 24.5% (47.6%) resulting in a geometric mean steady-state clearance (CLss) (CV%) of 8.2 mL/h (53.9%) in patients with metastatic tumors; the decrease in CLss is not considered clinically relevant. Nivolumab clearance does not decrease over time in patients with completely resected melanoma, as the geometric mean population clearance is 24% lower in this patient population compared with patients with metastatic melanoma at steady state. The geometric mean elimination half-life (t 1/2 ) is 25 days (77.5%). Specific Populations The following factors had no clinically important effect on the clearance of nivolumab: age (29 to 87 years), weight (35 to 160 kg), sex, race, baseline LDH, PD-L1 expression, solid tumor type, tumor size, renal impairment (eGFR ≥15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ), and mild (total bilirubin [TB] less than or equal to the ULN and AST greater than ULN or TB greater than 1 to 1.5 times ULN and any AST) or moderate hepatic impairment (TB greater than 1.5 to 3 times ULN and any AST). Nivolumab has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (TB greater than 3 times ULN and any AST). Pediatric Patients The exposures of nivolumab, as monotherapy or in combination with ipilimumab, in pediatric patients 12 years of age or older are within range of those in adults at the recommended dosage [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Drug Interaction Studies When OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks was administered in combination with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks, the CL of nivolumab and ipilimumab were unchanged compared to nivolumab or ipilimumab administered alone. When OPDIVO 1 mg/kg every 3 weeks was administered in combination with ipilimumab 3 mg/kg every 3 weeks, the CL of nivolumab was increased by 29% compared to OPDIVO administered alone and the CL of ipilimumab was unchanged compared to ipilimumab administered alone. When OPDIVO 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks was administered in combination with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks, the CL of nivolumab was unchanged compared to OPDIVO administered alone and the CL of ipilimumab was increased by 30% compared to ipilimumab administered alone. When OPDIVO 360 mg every 3 weeks was administered in combination with ipilimumab 1 mg/kg every 6 weeks and chemotherapy, the CL of nivolumab was unchanged compared to OPDIVO administered alone and the CL of ipilimumab increased by 22% compared to ipilimumab administered alone.
Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, fertility
, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility No studies have been performed to assess the potential of nivolumab for carcinogenicity or genotoxicity. Fertility studies have not been performed with nivolumab. In 1-month and 3-month repeat-dose toxicology studies in monkeys, there were no notable effects in the male and female reproductive organs; however, most animals in these studies were not sexually mature.
Information for patients
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide) . Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions Inform patients of the risk of immune-mediated adverse reactions that may require corticosteroid treatment and withholding or discontinuation of OPDIVO, including:
- Pneumonitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for any new or worsening cough, chest pain, or shortness of breath [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
- Colitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for diarrhea or severe abdominal pain [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
- Hepatitis: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for jaundice, severe nausea or vomiting, pain on the right side of abdomen, lethargy, or easy bruising or bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
- Endocrinopathies: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of hypophysitis, adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes mellitus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
- Nephritis and Renal Dysfunction: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs or symptoms of nephritis including decreased urine output, blood in urine, swelling in ankles, loss of appetite, and any other symptoms of renal dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
- Skin Adverse Reactions: Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for rash [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Infusion-Related Reactions
- Advise patients of the potential risk of infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Complications of Allogeneic HSCT
- Advise patients of potential risk of post-transplant complications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
- Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) , Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] .
- Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with OPDIVO and for at least 5 months following the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ] . Lactation
- Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with OPDIVO and for 5 months after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ] . Manufactured by: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Princeton, NJ 08543 USA U.S. License No. 1713