Bortezomib medac
This medicine treats multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer) in patients over 18 years old by stopping cancer cell growth and destroying them.
Form
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Strength
3.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Bortezomib
Manufacturer
Medac Gesellschaft Für Klinische Spezialpräparate mbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine the correct dose based on your height and weight; typically, the starting dose is 1.3 mg per square meter of body surface area, given twice a week.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein (intravenously) or under the skin (subcutaneously), usually in the thigh or abdomen. A healthcare professional will administer the injection.
Important
Your doctor will decide your maximum daily dose based on your treatment cycles and condition; treatment lasts for a maximum of 8 cycles (24 weeks).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nerve damage causing numbness, tingling, or pain in hands or feet.
- •Reduction in red and/or white blood cells (fatigue, paleness, increased infection risk).
- •Fever.
- •Nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite.
- •Constipation (may be severe) or diarrhea (drink more water).
- •Tiredness, feeling weak.
- •Muscle pain, bone pain.
- •Low or high blood pressure, dizziness, fainting.
- •Headache, chills.
- •Infections (e.g., pneumonia, flu-like illness, shingles).
- •Rashes, itchy skin, dry skin.
- •Mouth sores, dry mouth, sore throat.
- •Swelling in body parts, including around the eyes.
RARE
- •Heart problems (heart failure, heart attack, chest pain).
- •Blood clots in veins or lungs.
- •Paralysis, seizures, movement disorders.
- •Lung problems (shortness of breath, difficulty breathing).
- •Kidney damage, changes in urine.
- •Memory loss, confusion, changes in consciousness.
- •Hearing loss or ringing in the ears.
- •Eye irritation, blurred vision, eye infections.
- •Severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, swelling of face/lips/tongue).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to bortezomib, boron, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe lung or heart problems.
- You will have regular blood tests during treatment.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Discuss contraception with your doctor.
- This medicine may cause tiredness or dizziness. Be careful when driving or operating machines.
Show 2 more warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet (nerve damage).
- Tell your doctor if you have low red or white blood cell counts, low platelets, or bleeding.