Bortrac 3.5mg Bortezomib Injection

Bortrac 3.5mg Bortezomib Injection Description:

Bortrac 3.5mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking or slowing the breakdown of proteins in cells. As a result, there is an increase in a number of proteins in the cancer cells leading to their death.

Uses:

Bortrac 3.5mg Injection is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle-cell lymphoma.

Side Effects:

Low blood platelets, Fatigue, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Psychiatric disturbances, Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Diarrhoea, Decreased appetite, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Constipation.

Dosage:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FAQs

Is Bortrac 3.5mg a chemotherapy/hormonal drug/ cytotoxic?
Bortrac 3.5mg is not a hormone. It is a chemotherapy/ cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of cancers including multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma

How does Bortrac 3.5mg work?
Bortrac 3.5mg belongs to the class of drugs called a proteasome inhibitor. It acts by blocking the action of proteasome, and affects the growth of cancerous (actively growing) cells

Is Bortrac 3.5mg FDA approved?
Yes, Bortrac 3.5mg is approved by FDA

Is Bortrac 3.5mg dialyzable?
Yes, Bortrac 3.5mg is dialyzable

Is Bortrac 3.5mg toxic?
Bortrac 3.5mg can cause toxic effects if not given in appropriate dose although not everybody gets them

Does Bortrac 3.5mg cause constipation?
Bortrac 3.5mg may cause side effects such as constipation.