Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Opdivo (nivolumab) + Low-Dose Yervoy (ipilimumab) is the First Immuno-Oncology Combination Approved for MSI-H/dMMR mCRC Patients
Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) today announced Opdivo (nivolumab) 3 mg/kg plus low-dose Yervoy (ipilimumab) 1 mg/kg (injections for intravenous use) received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with microsatellite instability high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) that has progressed following treatment …
Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) today announced Opdivo (nivolumab) 3 mg/kg plus low-dose Yervoy (ipilimumab) 1 mg/kg (injections for intravenous use) received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with microsatellite instability high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin and irinotecan.
As quoted in the press release:
“Bristol-Myers Squibb is pleased to bring forward Opdivo plus Yervoy as the first I-O/I-O combination therapy to be approved in this type of colorectal cancer,” said Ian M. Waxman, M.D., development lead, gastrointestinal cancers, Bristol-Myers Squibb. “Our commitment to studying Opdivo plus Yervoy, which target distinct but complementary immune pathways, results from our strong belief that rational combinations in biomarker-selected populations may improve clinical benefit for patients.”
Opdivo + Yervoy is associated with the following Warnings and Precautions: immune-mediated pneumonitis, colitis, hepatitis, endocrinopathies, nephritis and renal dysfunction, skin adverse reactions, encephalitis, other adverse reactions; infusion reactions; and embryo-fetal toxicity. Please see the Important Safety Information section below, including Boxed WARNING for Yervoy regarding immune-mediated adverse reactions, as well as additional information on CheckMate -142.
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