Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionBortezomib (2mg)
UsageMultiple myeloma, Mantle-cell lymphoma
CautionPotentially unsafe with Lactation
MG Medicals, Briefing of Bortecad 2mg Injection
Uses of Bortecad 2mg InjectionBortecad 2mg Injection is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle-cell lymphoma.
Bortecad 2mg Injection side reactionsLow blood platelets, Fatigue, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Psychiatric disturbances, Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Diarrhoea, Decreased appetite, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Constipation.
How to take Bortecad 2mg InjectionYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bortecad 2mg Injection worksBortecad 2mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking or slowing the breakdown of proteins in cells. As a result, there is an increase in a number of proteins in the cancer cells leading to their death.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Bortecad 2mg Injection
- Before taking bortezomib, consult your doctor if you have any of the following disease conditions: disease of liver, kidney, heart or infections like fever with rash or genital sores, diabetes, low number of red or white blood cells or bleeding problems.
- Drink plenty of fluids every day during your treatment with bortezomib.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Consult your doctor if you have signs of serious brain infection such as memory loss, trouble in thinking, difficulty with walking or loss of vision.
- Do not drive or operate machinery after taking bortezomib as it may cause tiredness, dizziness, fainting or blurred vision.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Bortecad 2mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
unsafe
Bortecad 2mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Bortecad 2mg Injection might cause tiredness, dizziness, fainting, or blurred vision which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Bortecad 2mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bortecad 2mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Bortecad 2mg Injection in these patients.
Liver
caution
Bortecad 2mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bortecad 2mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Bortecad 2mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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