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Pembrolizumab + platinum + paclitaxel ± bevacizumab (cervical)

Checked 2026-09-09

Persistent, recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer, PD-L1 CPS 1 or above

One cycle

every 21 days
178141521Pembrolizumab: 200 mg, IntravenousPembrolizumabPaclitaxel: 175 mg/m², IntravenousPaclitaxelCisplatin 50 mg/m² or carboplatin AUC 5: day 1, IntravenousCisplatin 50 mg/m² or c…Bevacizumab (optional): 15 mg/kg, IntravenousBevacizumab (optional)
21-day cycle, chemotherapy 6; pembrolizumab up to 35Intravenous

Components

DrugDoseRouteDays
Pembrolizumab
Monoclonal antibody (anti-PD-1)
200 mgIVD1
Paclitaxel
Cytotoxic chemotherapy (taxane)
175 mg/m²IVD1
Cisplatin 50 mg/m² or carboplatin AUC 5
Cytotoxic chemotherapy (platinum)
day 1IVD1
Bevacizumab (optional)
Monoclonal antibody (anti-VEGF)
15 mg/kgIVD1
Cycles
chemotherapy 6; pembrolizumab up to 35
21-day cycle
Emetogenicity
High (>90%)
G-CSF
Not routine

Used in

Source

KEYNOTE-826, NEJM 2021

Reference doses for a typical adult from the cited protocol or label. Doses are adjusted for renal and hepatic function, age, performance status and prior toxicity, and institutional protocols vary. Verify against the current label and your local protocol before treating. Not medical advice.

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