FDA approves BMS’ Opdivo, Yervoy combo for malignant pleural mesothelioma

FDA approves BMS’ Opdivo, Yervoy combo for malignant pleural mesothelioma

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has secured approval for Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab) combination from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first-line treatment of unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) in adults. The approval is for Opdivo 360 mg every three weeks with 1 mg/kg every six weeks (injections for intravenous use) of […]

FDA approves Opdivo + Yervoy for HCC previously treated with sorafenib

FDA approves Opdivo + Yervoy for HCC previously treated with sorafenib

Bristol Myers Squibb has secured approval for the combination of Opdivo (nivolumab) 1 mg/kg and Yervoy (ipilimumab) 3 mg/kg from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients who were previously treated with sorafenib. Approval for the indication has been issued under accelerated approval on the basis […]