Zortemib: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zortemib Benefits & Uses

Zortemib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Multiple Myeloma

Other Benefits

Zortemib Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zortemib Related Warnings

Is the use of Zortemib safe for pregnant women?

Zortemib should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Zortemib safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Zortemib. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Zortemib on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Zortemib on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zortemib on the Liver?

Zortemib can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zortemib on the Heart?

Zortemib can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Zortemib with Other Drugs

Zortemib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Phenobarbital

Clozapine

Clonazepam

Infliximab

Moderate

Ergotamine

Carbamazepine

Nitrofurantoin

Zortemib Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zortemib unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Peripheral Neuropathy
Heart Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Anemia
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Zortemib

Is this Zortemib habit forming or addictive?

Zortemib does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zortemib as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zortemib only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Zortemib for mental disorders.

No

Zortemib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zortemib

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Zortemib to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Zortemib

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zortemib.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 234-235

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 871

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Velcade® (bortezomib)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Bortezomib Aft (Bortezomib)

Zortemib 2mg Injection

Zortemib 2mg Injection

Zortemib Information

Uses

Multiple Myeloma: Zortemib is often used as a first-line treatment in combination with other drugs such as dexamethasone or lenalidomide.

Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL): It is approved for the treatment of MCL in patients who have received at least one prior therapy.

Zortemib inhibits the 26S proteasome, a protein complex involved in breaking down unneeded or damaged proteins. By inhibiting the proteasome, Zortemib induces apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells, disrupting their survival mechanisms.