Medical Uses
Keytruda Qlex is a combination of pembrolizumab, a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1)-blocking antibody, and berahyaluronidase alfa, an endoglycosidase. This therapeutic drug is used for the treatment of:
Melanoma
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer (HNSCC)
- Urothelial Cancer
- Microsatellite Instability-High or Mismatch Repair Deficient Cancer
- Microsatellite Instability-High or Mismatch Repair Deficient Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
- Gastric Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
- Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC)
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Tumor Mutational Burden-High (TMB-H) Cancer
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)
- Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Recommended Dosage:
The recommended dosage of Keytruda Qlex is administered by subcutaneous injection into the thigh or abdomen by a healthcare provider. This innovative formulation offers a faster and more convenient way to receive treatment compared to the traditional intravenous (IV) infusion. While IV Keytruda requires approximately 30 minutes, Keytruda Qlex can be administered in just 1–2 minutes, reducing clinic time and improving patient comfort. Designed to deliver the same therapeutic benefit, this subcutaneous option enhances convenience for patients undergoing immunotherapy for various cancers while maintaining efficacy, safety, and treatment consistency under medical supervision.
