Opdivo (Nivolumab)

Immunotherapy for adults with advanced NSCLC previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. (Bristol-Myers Squibb)

Most common side effects that interfere with nutrition:

• Fatigue
• Pain in muscles/joints
• Diarrhea or Constipation
• nausea
• Decreased appetite

Serious Side effects may include:

• Colitis - signs and symptoms may include diarrhea or more bowel movements than usual, blood in stools and severe abdominal pain or tenderness.
• Hepatitis - severe N/V, dark urine, feeling less hungry than usual
• Hormone gland problems - may contribute to weight loss or weight gain, extreme fatigue, forgetfulness, excessive thirst
• Kidney Problems - decrease in urine, loss of appetite
• Skin problems - mouth ulcers

IV over 60 minutes every two weeks