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N-AVD (nivolumab + AVD)

Checked 2026-09-09

Stage III-IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma, age 12 and above

One cycle

every 28 days × 6 · about 24 weeks in total
1781415212228Nivolumab: 240 mg (3 mg/kg under 18 years), IntravenousNivolumabDoxorubicin: 25 mg/m², IntravenousDoxorubicinVinblastine: 6 mg/m², IntravenousVinblastineDacarbazine: 375 mg/m², IntravenousDacarbazine
28-day cycle × 6 (about 24 weeks)Intravenous

Components

DrugDoseRouteDays
Nivolumab
Monoclonal antibody (anti-PD-1)
240 mg (3 mg/kg under 18 years)IVD1, 15
Doxorubicin
Cytotoxic chemotherapy (anthracycline)
25 mg/m²IVD1, 15
Vinblastine
Vinca alkaloid (microtubule inhibitor)
6 mg/m²IVD1, 15
Dacarbazine
375 mg/m²IVD1, 15
Cycles
6
28-day cycle
Emetogenicity
High (>90%)
G-CSF
Consider (10-20% FN risk)

Used in

Source

SWOG S1826, NEJM 2024

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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