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

Bortiva Benefits & Uses

Bortiva is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Multiple Myeloma

Other Benefits

Bortiva 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

Bortiva Related Warnings

Is the use of Bortiva safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Bortiva. If you are pregnant, do not take Bortiva without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Bortiva safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Bortiva on the Kidneys?

Bortiva is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Bortiva on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Bortiva on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Bortiva with Other Drugs

Bortiva 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

Bortiva Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Bortiva

Is this Bortiva habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Bortiva has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Bortiva 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, Bortiva cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Bortiva Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bortiva

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Bortiva

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

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)

Bortiva 2mg Injection

Bortiva 2mg Injection

Bortiva Information

Uses

Multiple Myeloma: Bortiva 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.

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