Nivolumab MOA, Dosage, Cost, Generic, Side Effects, Survival Rate

 Nivolumab FAQ: Is It Right for You?

The packaging and vial of Opdivo nivolumab


What is Nivolumab?

It's a prescription drug used to treat cancer of the lining of the urinary tract.


What's Nivolumab (MOA) Mechanism of Action?

It works by preventing cancer cells from disguising themselves and permitting your T cells to become active and attack cancer cells once again.


Nivolumab Dosage

Dose varies from 2.5 mg to 10 mg daily orally or 20 to 300 mg daily orally divided every 6 to 8 hours.


Cost / Price of Nivolumab

Without health insurance, the cost for the Nivolumab-ipilimumab combo treatment is about $377,400.


Nivolumab Generic

It's the generic name for Opdivo, the trade drug name.


Nivolumab Side Effects

Common side effects include:

  • increased AST
  • low blood sodium level
  • increased alkaline phosphatase
  • rash
  • terrible itching
  • cough
  • upper respiratory tract infection
  • high blood potassium levels
  • fatigue
  • low white blood cell count
  • shortness of breath
  • musculoskeletal pain
  • reduced appetite


Nivolumab Survival Rate

When treated with nivolumab and ipilimumab, patients saw a median survival of 72.1 months.

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