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Pembrolizumab

( Keytruda )

  • Mechanism: Binds to PD-1
  • Dosing: 2 mg/kg IV every 3 wks, tx can be held due to ↑ liver enzymes
  • PK/PD: T1/2 ∼27 d
  • AEs: Immune-mediated tox, fatigue, rash, metabolic abnormalities, lymphocytopenia
  • DDI: No known pathways of metabolism
  • Clinical pearls: Tx immune-related tox w/ steroids (prednisone 1-2 mg/kg/d)