Keytruda 100mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of skin, lung, blood, Bladder, Gastric, Head & neck cancer, and cervical cancer. It is also given to treat eye infection as per doctor’s prescription. The active ingredient of the Keytruda is pembrolizumab which belongs to the drug class of PD-1 (Programmed Cell Death Protein 1) Inhibitors. It is administered as an injection by an experienced nurse or medical professional.

Keytruda injection works by killing the cancer cells thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body’s response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine.

Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this injection until your doctor says to do so.

The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Keytruda 100mg injection. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don’t need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.

Some of the common side effects of Keytruda Injection are mentioned below:

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Dry skin
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Weight loss
• Constipation
• Breathlessness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Muscles and join pain

Severe side effects:

• Diabetes
• Hepatitis
• Lung infection
• Colon infection
• Skin inflammation
• Decrease in level of white blood cells

Keytruda 100mg injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.

It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Keytruda 100mg injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.

Don’t overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.

• It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Keytruda.
• A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Keytruda injection. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
• Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function at proper intervals after taking Keytruda 100mg injection.
• Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Keytruda. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.
• Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Keytruda injection. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
• It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Keytruda 100mg injection, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
• Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Keytruda 100mg injection. Consult your doctor if it doesn’t stop or if blood appears in your stools.
• In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Keytruda injection, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
• Taking Keytruda 100mg injection can lower your ability to heal wound rapidly. so avoid doing such activity that can leads to bruising and wounds. Inform your doctor if you are going on emergency surgical procedure.