Compare Keytruda vs. Keytruda Qlex
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Summary of Keytruda vs. Keytruda Qlex
Summary for PD-1 inhibitorPrescription onlyKeytruda (pembrolizumab) is an immunotherapy medication. It helps treat many different kinds of cancer. This can include lung cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma. It works as a PD-1 inhibitor to turn on your immune system and help it attack the cancer better. Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is given as an infusion through the vein at a medical center or clinic. It's given either every 3 weeks or every 6 weeks, depending on your treatment plan. Side effects can include tiredness, diarrhea, rash, and trouble breathing. Your cancer treatment might be just Keytruda (pembrolizumab), or it might be given with other cancer therapies.
Summary for PD-1 inhibitorPrescription onlyKeytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab / berahyaluronidase alfa) is an immunotherapy medication that’s given as an injection under the skin. It’s FDA approved to treat many types of cancer in some adults and children. These cancers include lung cancer, melanoma, and several others. Keytruda Qlex works as a PD-1 inhibitor to help your immune system fight cancer better. A healthcare professional will help inject it into the thigh or stomach area at a clinic every 3 or 6 weeks. Side effects include rash, tiredness, and diarrhea. Depending on your treatment plan, Keytruda Qlex can be given alone or with other cancer therapies.
Indications of Keytruda vs. Keytruda Qlex
Indications forCertain types of:
•Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)•Renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)•Endometrial carcinoma (uterine cancer)•Squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer)•Cancers with high tumor mutation burden (TMB-H), high microsatellite instability (MSI-H), or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR)Indications forCertain types of:
•Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)•Renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)•Endometrial carcinoma (uterine cancer)•Squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer)•Solid tumors with high tumor mutation burden (TMB-H), high microsatellite instability (MSI-H), or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR)Pros and Cons of Keytruda vs. Keytruda Qlex
Pros and Const for PD-1 inhibitorPros•Recommended first-choice treatment for many types of cancers under certain situations•Given every 3 or 6 weeks, depending on the treatment plan•Less likely to cause nausea, vomiting, and hair loss than traditional chemotherapyCons•Given as an injection through the vein•Might cause immune-related side effects like diarrhea, rash, and lung problems•Might need to take a break from treatment and take a corticosteroid to manage some side effectsPros and Const for PD-1 inhibitorPros•Given as an injection under the skin that takes a couple minutes•Given every 3 or 6 weeksCons•Must be given by a healthcare professional•Might cause side effects like injection site reactions, rash, and diarrheaCommon Side Effects of Keytruda vs. Keytruda Qlex
Common Side Effects for•High blood sugar (52%)•Anemia (43%)•Higher liver enzyme levels (up to 33%)•Low sodium levels (31%)•Low white blood cell count (30%)•Low calcium levels (25%)•Tiredness (25%)•High potassium levels (23%)•Low phosphate levels (20%)•Lower appetite (17%)•Trouble breathing (17%)•Cough (16%)•Rash (15%)•Diarrhea (12%)•Nausea (12%)•Constipation (12%)Common Side Effects for•Low blood cell counts (up to 80%)•Higher liver enzyme levels (up to 43%)•Low sodium levels (35%)•Low calcium levels (31%)•Tiredness (25%)•Nausea (25%)•Muscle, bone, or joint pain (21%)•Low potassium levels (21%)•Rash (18%)•Pneumonia (17%)•Diarrhea (16%)Warnings of Keytruda vs. Keytruda Qlex
Common Side Effects for•Immune-related side effects•Infusion-related reactions•Complications from stem cell transplants•Harm to an unborn babyCommon Side Effects for•Immune-related side effects•Reactions during administration, including allergic reactions•Complications from stem cell transplants•Harm to an unborn babyPrices with our coupons for Keytruda vs. Keytruda Qlex
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