What's the typical route for nivolumab delivery?

How is nivolumab typically given (route of administration)?

Nivolumab is typically delivered as an intravenous (IV) infusion, meaning it’s administered directly into a vein through an IV line.

Is nivolumab ever given by injection or other routes?

The standard delivery route is IV infusion. It is not commonly given as a subcutaneous injection or by mouth in routine use.

What does “IV infusion” mean for patients in practice?

Patients receive nivolumab through a controlled IV infusion in a clinical setting (or an infusion-capable setting), with the dosing schedule and infusion duration set by the treating team and the approved regimen.

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/monograph/nivolumab.html
   
2. https://www.drugs.com/pro/nivolumab.html