Yervoy Dosage

Yervoy (ipilimumab) is given as an intravenous (IV) infusion. This means it's given as an infusion. You'll receive it at a medical center or infusion clinic. Your dose is based on your body weight and treatment plan.

• When given by itself (for certain melanomas)

  • Advanced or metastatic melanoma: The typical dose is 3 mg/kg given IV every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses.
  • After surgery for melanoma: The typical dose is 3 mg/kg given IV every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses. After that, it's given every 12 weeks for up to 4 more doses.

• When given with Opdivo (nivolumab): The Yervoy dose depends on the type of cancer being treated. Common doses include 1 mg/kg given IV every 3 or 6 weeks, or 3 mg/kg given IV every 3 weeks.