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

Bortemib Benefits & Uses

Bortemib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Multiple Myeloma

Other Benefits

Bortemib 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

Bortemib Related Warnings

Is the use of Bortemib safe for pregnant women?

Bortemib shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Bortemib safe during breastfeeding?

Bortemib should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Bortemib on the Kidneys?

Bortemib does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bortemib on the Liver?

Bortemib may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bortemib on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Bortemib. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Bortemib with Other Drugs

Bortemib 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

Bortemib Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Bortemib

Is this Bortemib habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Bortemib is addictive.

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

After taking Bortemib, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Bortemib can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Bortemib only as per medical advice.

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

No, Bortemib is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Bortemib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bortemib

When consumed with certain foods, Bortemib may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Bortemib

Information about the interaction of Bortemib and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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)

Bortemib 2mg Injection

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Bortemib Information

Uses

Multiple Myeloma: Bortemib 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.

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