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Side effect(s) of Ixazomib


Review the side-effects of Ixazomib 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.

  Gastrointestinal:
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation

  Musculoskeletal:
Back pain

  Nervous system:
Peripheral neuropathy

  Blood:
Low levels of platelets and neutrophils

  Eye:
Blurred vision, dry eye, cataract, conjunctivitis

  Others:
Rashes, swelling of the ankles or feet, infections of the upper respiratory tract and herpes zoster

Other Precautions :

Ixazomib is toxic to living cells and avoid direct contact of the capsule contents with the eyes or the skin.

If the ixazomib capsules come in contact with the skin or the eyes, wash or flush thoroughly with clean water.

Patients should be advised not to carry out skilled tasks such as driving and operating heavy machinery as ixazomib capsules may affect mental alertness.

Drug Name : Ixazomib

Ixazomib is used to treat multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow) in combination with the drugs lenalidomide and dexamethasone in adult patients who have received one therapy before with other cancer treating medications.


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