Velcade

Active Ingredient(s): Bortezomib
FDA Approved: * May 13, 2003
Pharm Company: * MILLENNIUM PHARMS
Category: Cancer

Bortezomib, sold under the brand name Velcade among others, is an anti-cancer medication used to treat multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma.[1] This includes multiple myeloma in those who have and have not previously received treatment.[2] It is generally used together with other medications.[2] It is given by injection.[1] Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, low platelets, fever, numbness, low white blo... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Velcade 3.5 mg/1 Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 63020-049
Labeler:
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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is velcade dangerous to a caregiver

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