Chemo plus Ketruda . Of course we all know this is 2024 . Serious side effects may occur with Keytruda. These side effects can vary depending on whether Keytruda is used alone or with other cancer drugs.
Many of Keytruda’s serious side effects happen because of an overactive immune system. These are called immune-mediated side effects, and they often cause inflammation (damage and swelling) to tissues. Examples include:
adrenal insufficiency
arthritis
colitis, which affects the colon
encephalitis, a condition of the brain
hepatitis or liver damage
myasthenia gravis, which affects the muscles
nephritis, which affects the kidneys
pancreatitis, which involves the pancreas
pneumonitis, which is different from pneumonia, though both affect the lungs
uveitis, a condition that can affect one or both eyes
blood sugar level problems, including type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis
severe skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis
hormone problems, which can include:
hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
thyroiditis
hypophysitis
other side effects related to overactivity of the immune system, which can affect your:
heart
nervous system
eyes
stomach or intestines
muscles
blood cells