Compare Libtayo vs. Keytruda
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.
- Libtayo (cemiplimab)Keytruda (pembrolizumab)
- Libtayo (cemiplimab)Keytruda (pembrolizumab)
Summary of Libtayo vs. Keytruda
Summary for PD-1 inhibitorPrescription onlyLibtayo (cemiplimab or cemiplimab-rwlc) is an immunotherapy medication that’s used to treat certain types of skin cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It turns on your immune system to attack and kill cancer cells. But as a result, it can sometimes cause side effects like rash, diarrhea, and lung problems, which might require special treatment with corticosteroids. Libtayo (cemiplimab) is given through the vein (intravenously, IV) at a provider’s office or infusion center once every three weeks.
Summary for PD-1 inhibitorPrescription onlyKeytruda (pembrolizumab) is an immunotherapy medication that’s used to treat many different types of cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), breast cancer, and melanoma. This medication turns on your immune system so it can attack cancer cells. It's given as an intravenous (IV) infusion at a medical office or infusion center. Sometimes, Keytruda (pembrolizumab) can cause side effects, like diarrhea, rash, and trouble breathing, that might need to be treated with corticosteroids. Depending on the cancer, your treatment plan can consist of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) by itself or with other anticancer therapy.
Indications of Libtayo vs. Keytruda
Indications for•Certain skin cancers
•Basal cell carcinoma that has spread and has been treated with a hedgehog pathway inhibitor, if eligible•Certain non-small cell lung cancers that have spread
•Given together with chemotherapy, or•Given alone for cancers with high PD-L1 expressionIndications forCertain types of:
•Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)•Renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)•Endometrial carcinoma (uterine cancer)•Cancers with high tumor mutation burden (TMB-H), high microsatellite instability (MSI-H), or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR)Pros and Cons of Libtayo vs. Keytruda
Pros and Const for PD-1 inhibitorPros•Doesn’t cause nausea, vomiting, hair loss, or other side effects commonly seen with traditional chemotherapy•Is given every three weeks as an infusion that only takes 30 minutes each time, so it’s convenientCons•Might cause immune-related side effects like diarrhea, rash, and lung problems•Might require treatment breaks and a corticosteroid to manage side effects•Given through an IV, which requires using a needlePros and Const for PD-1 inhibitorPros•Recommended first-choice treatment for many types of cancers under certain situations•Less likely to cause nausea, vomiting, and hair loss (side effects that are common with traditional chemotherapy)•Given every 3 or 6 weeks, depending on the treatment plan•Uses your own immune system to attack cancer cellsCons•Given as an injection through the veins•Might cause immune-related side effects like diarrhea, rash, and lung problems•Though rare, can cause infusion reactions•Might require you to take a break from treatment and take a corticosteroid to manage side effectsCommon Side Effects of Libtayo vs. Keytruda
Common Side Effects for•Tiredness (up to 50%)•Rash (up to 34%)•Muscle or joint pain (up to 36%)•Diarrhea (up to 33%)•Itching (up to 22%)•Nausea (up to 21%)Common Side Effects for•Higher blood sugar (52%)•Anemia (43%)•Higher liver enzyme levels (up to 33%)•Electrolyte changes in blood (up to 31%)•Lower white blood cells (30%)•Tiredness (25%)•Lower appetite (17%)•Trouble breathing (17%)•Cough (16%)•Rash (15%)•Diarrhea (12%)•Constipation (12%)•Nausea (12%)Warnings of Libtayo vs. Keytruda
Common Side Effects for•Immune-related side effects•Infusion reactions•Stem cell transplant complications•Harm to unborn babyCommon Side Effects for•Immune-related side effects•Infusion-related reactions•Complications from stem cell transplants•Harm to unborn babyPrices with our coupons for Libtayo vs. Keytruda
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