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Nivolumab + ipilimumab (RCC)

Checked 2026-09-09

Untreated advanced clear-cell RCC, IMDC intermediate or poor risk

One cycle

every 21 days × 4 · about 12 weeks in total
178141521Nivolumab: 3 mg/kg, IntravenousNivolumabIpilimumab: 1 mg/kg, IntravenousIpilimumab
21-day cycle × 4 combination, then nivolumab 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks (about 12 weeks)Intravenous

Components

DrugDoseRouteDays
Nivolumab
Monoclonal antibody (anti-PD-1)
3 mg/kgIVD1
Ipilimumab
Monoclonal antibody (anti-CTLA-4)
1 mg/kgIVD1
Cycles
4 combination, then nivolumab 240 mg every 2 weeks or 480 mg every 4 weeks
21-day cycle
Emetogenicity
Minimal (<10%)
G-CSF
Not routine

Used in

Source

CheckMate 214, NEJM 2018

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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