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

Bortether Benefits & Uses

Bortether is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Multiple Myeloma

Other Benefits

Bortether 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

Bortether Related Warnings

Is the use of Bortether safe for pregnant women?

Bortether 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 Bortether safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Bortether on the Kidneys?

Bortether is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bortether on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Bortether. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bortether on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Bortether. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Bortether with Other Drugs

Bortether 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

Bortether Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Bortether

Is this Bortether habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Bortether.

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

After taking Bortether you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Bortether is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Bortether is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Bortether Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bortether

Taking Bortether with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Bortether

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

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)

Bortether 2mg Injection

Bortether 2mg Injection

Bortether Information

Uses

Multiple Myeloma: Bortether 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.

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