Imfinzi 500mg Injection

It works by blocking a protein called programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), which is found on the surface of certain cancer cells. When PD-L1 binds to its receptor on T cells, it can inhibit the immune system’s ability to recognize and attack cancer cells.  By blocking the interaction between PD-L1 and its receptor, this drug allows T cells to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. It helps the immune system to fight cancer and potentially slow or stop its growth.

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Imfinzi 500mg injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

• Store Imfinzi 500mg injection in the refrigerator at (2°C to 8°C).
• Do not freeze.
• Keep it out of reach from children.

Imfinzi 500mg injection is a prescription drug available in injection form. This injection will be given intravenously into a vein in your arm or hand by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Do not self-administer this medicine. The dose of the injection will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors. During the infusion, you will be monitored for any side effects or reactions to the medication. The infusion usually takes a few hours to complete, and you may need to receive multiple infusions over the course of several weeks.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

• Infection (chills, increased temperature)
• serious lung infections (pneumonia)
• fungal infection in the mouth
• tooth and mouth soft tissue infections
• flu-like illness
• overactive thyroid gland that can cause fast heart rate or weight loss
• inflammation of the lungs (pneumonitis)
• hoarse voice (dysphonia)
• abnormal liver tests (aspartate aminotransferase increased; alanine aminotransferase increased)  night sweats
• muscle pain (myalgia)
• abnormal kidney function tests (blood creatinine increased)
• painful urination
• swelling of the legs (oedema peripheral)
• reaction to the infusion of the medicine that can cause fever or flushing

Common

• Cough
• upper respiratory tract infections
• feeling tired
• shortness of breath
• inflammation in the lungs
• rash