OnCo

Pembrolizumab + cisplatin + fluorouracil

Checked 2026-09-09

Advanced oesophageal or Siewert type 1 junctional cancer, first line

One cycle

every 21 days
178141521Pembrolizumab: 200 mg, IntravenousPembrolizumabCisplatin: 80 mg/m², IntravenousCisplatinFluorouracil infusion: 800 mg/m² per day, IntravenousFluorouracil infusion
21-day cycle, chemotherapy 6; pembrolizumab up to 35Intravenous Continuous infusion

Components

DrugDoseRouteDays
Pembrolizumab
Monoclonal antibody (anti-PD-1)
200 mgIVD1
Cisplatin
Cytotoxic chemotherapy (platinum)
80 mg/m²IVD1
Fluorouracil infusion
Fluoropyrimidine antimetabolite
800 mg/m² per dayIVD1-5 (120 h infusion)
Cycles
chemotherapy 6; pembrolizumab up to 35
21-day cycle
Emetogenicity
High (>90%)
G-CSF
Not routine

Used in

Source

KEYNOTE-590, Lancet 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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