Review the side-effects of Bortezomib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain and indigestion.
Central Nervous System - Nerve disease, dizziness, headache, sleeplessness and tingling.
General - Fever, fatigue, weakness and swelling in the extremities.
Infections - Pneumonia and lung infection.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain, pain in extremities and joint pain.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite.
Skin - Rash and itching.
Respiratory - Cough and difficulty in breathing.
Heart - Low or high blood pressure.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain and indigestion.
Central Nervous System - Nerve disease, dizziness, headache, sleeplessness and tingling.
General - Fever, fatigue, weakness and swelling in the extremities.
Infections - Pneumonia and lung infection.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain, pain in extremities and joint pain.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite.
Skin - Rash and itching.
Respiratory - Cough and difficulty in breathing.
Heart - Low or high blood pressure.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Bortezomib
Bortezomib(Velcade) generic is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma. It works by killing cancer cells.Trade Names for Bortezomib
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