Patient Taking Cancer Drug Opdivo Dies in Japan ; 小野製薬、抗がん剤オプジーボ副作用で死亡者：厚労省、小野製薬に、オプジーボに副作用もあるとラベルに明示せよとの命令。患者は、下垂体機能不全 であった。Tokyo, May 9 (Jiji Press)--Japan's health ministry said Thursday that a patient taking the cancer drug Opdivo has died, ordering the manufacturer to add a warning on the package insert about a serious adverse effect. The patient was among the 11 who experienced pituitary dysfunctions after being treated with Opdivo, made by Ono Pharmaceutical Co.
