Durvalumab Benefits & Uses

Durvalumab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Durvalumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bladder Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bladder Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Durvalumab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Durvalumab is used -

Common

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Peripheral Edema
Fatigue
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Blood or red colored urine
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Pain or discomfort
Weight gain
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Stomach cramps

Durvalumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Durvalumab safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Durvalumab during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Durvalumab safe during breastfeeding?

Durvalumab may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Durvalumab on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Durvalumab on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Durvalumab on the Liver?

Information about safety of Durvalumab for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Durvalumab on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Durvalumab on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Durvalumab with Other Drugs

Durvalumab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Etanercept

Leflunomide

Moderate

Anakinra

Anakinra Injection

Frequently asked Questions about Durvalumab

Is this Durvalumab habit forming or addictive?

Durvalumab is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Durvalumab. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Durvalumab only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Durvalumab is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Durvalumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Durvalumab

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Durvalumab and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Durvalumab

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Durvalumab and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Durvalumab

Imfinzi 500 mg - ₹118490
Durvalumab Injection - ₹155000

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imfinzi® (durvalumab)

Durvalumab Injection - Imfinzi 500 mg

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