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Which liver and thyroid tests should be checked before starting ipilimumab (Yervoy) and before each dose?

Name: Which liver and thyroid tests should be checked before starting ipilimumab (Yervoy) and before each dose?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:54:28.871Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Liver function tests (LFTs) and thyroid function tests should be evaluated before starting ipilimumab (Yervoy) and before each dose.

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YERVOY 5 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusionBristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 46Document updated 15 July 2025

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