Libtayo

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Libtayo is used to treat people with a type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. The most common side effects of Libtayo include tiredness, rash and diarrhea.

Libtayo Overview

Reviewed: October 2, 2018
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Libtayo is a prescription medication used to treat metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC).

Libtayo belongs to a group of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a protein called PD-1 on certain immune cells called T-cells. This protein helps cancer cells avoid being found and destroyed by the body’s immune system. Blocking the PD-1 protein helps the immune system recognize the cancer cells and attack them. 

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of Libtayo include tiredness, rash, and diarrhea.

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