Pembrolizumab and Thyroid disease
Result of checking the interaction of drug Pembrolizumab and disease Thyroid disease for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Pembrolizumab can cause autoimmune thyroid disorders. Monitor thyroid function prior to, periodically during treatment, and as indicated based on clinical evaluation. Administer hormone-replacement therapy for hypothyroidism. Initiate medical management for control of hyperthyroidism. Withhold or discontinue pembrolizumab for severe or life-threatening hyperthyroidism. Care should be take when using this agent in patients with thyroid disease.
Generic Name: pembrolizumab
Brand Name: Keytruda
Synonyms: n.a.