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... Examples of immune checkpoint inhibitors used to treat kidney cancer include: Avelumab (Bavencio) Ipilimumab (Yervoy) Nivolumab (Opdivo) Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) Pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph (Keytruda Qlex) Immunotherapy drugs for kidney cancer are typically given as an intravenous (IV) infusion into the bloodstream every two to six ...

... IpilimumabIpilimumab (Yervoy) blocks a different checkpoint called CTLA-4, which slows down immune cells. Using ipilimumab along with nivolumab gives the immune system a double boost to fight cancer more effectively. This drug duo is often used for people with metastatic kidney cancer.4. ...