Onivyde Dosing Information

A healthcare provider, such as a doctor or nurse, administers Onivyde once every 2 weeks. During the appointment, the healthcare professional inserts a needle into a vein in the arm and will begin the infusion. This drug must be administered slowly, so the tube remains in place for around 90 minutes.

The specific dose given varies from one patient to another, and factors involved include the patient’s size (body surface area), medical condition, and response to each treatment. The doctor will make adjustments as necessary. For example, a physician may reduce or discontinue the dose if a patient experiences adverse reactions.

Before administering Onivyde, the doctor may have the patient take medication to manage side effects like nausea and vomiting. Patients should continue with the treatment plan, even if they do not feel well after the treatment sessions. They should talk with their healthcare provider about options to reduce side effects.

For patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer, Onivyde is given along with other drugs, specifically leucovorin and fluorouracil. Onivyde is recommended by the manufacturer to be given before the other two medications.