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

Bortirel Benefits & Uses

Bortirel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Multiple Myeloma

Other Benefits

Bortirel 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

Bortirel Related Warnings

Is the use of Bortirel safe for pregnant women?

Bortirel can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Bortirel safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Bortirel. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Bortirel on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Bortirel on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bortirel on the Liver?

Bortirel 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 Bortirel on the Heart?

Bortirel 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 Bortirel with Other Drugs

Bortirel 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

Bortirel Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Bortirel

Is this Bortirel habit forming or addictive?

Bortirel is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Bortirel. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Bortirel is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Bortirel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Bortirel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bortirel

Some foods when eaten with Bortirel can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Bortirel

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Bortirel and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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)

Bortirel 3.5mg Injection

Bortirel 3.5mg Injection

Bortirel Information

Uses

Multiple Myeloma: Bortirel 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.

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