COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Velcade
GENERIC NAME(S): BORTEZOMIB
Description: Bortezomib is an antineoplastic that prevents targeted proteolysis that affects the growth and spread of cancer cells.
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Velcade
GENERIC NAME(S): BORTEZOMIB
Description: Bortezomib is an antineoplastic that prevents targeted proteolysis that affects the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Indications
This medication is a cancer chemotherapy drug used to treat certain types of tumors (e.g., multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma).
Contraindications
Should not be given to patients with hypersensitivity reactions against bortezomib, boron, or mannitol.
How to use bortezomib injection
Common side effects:
This medication can lower your body’s ability to fight an infection. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, chills, or persistent sore throat.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: easy bruising or bleeding, tingling/numbness/pain/burning feeling of the hands or feet (peripheral neuropathy), fainting, stomach pain, black stools, coffee-ground vomit, trouble breathing, swelling or pain in the lower legs, fast/irregular heartbeat, severe headache, vision problems, mental/mood changes (e.g., rarely, thoughts of suicide), swelling of the hands/ankles/feet, change in the amount of urine, yellowing skin/eyes, dark urine.
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain, weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, seizures.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Precautions
Pregnancy Risk: Category D. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may cause harm to an unborn baby.
Breastfeeding: It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug due to the potential risk to the nursing infant.
Interactions
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include: fainting or persistent fever.
Notes: Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., complete blood counts, platelets) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Missed Dose: For the best possible benefit, it is important to receive each scheduled dose of this medication as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule.
Storage: Not applicable. This medication is given in a clinic and will not be stored at home.
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