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Bortecad 2Mg Inj Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

BORTEZOMIB-2MG

Uses:

Multiple myeloma and Mantle cell lymphoma.

Medicinal Benefits:

Bortecad 2Mg Inj contains the active substance bortezomib, also-called ‘proteasome inhibitor. Proteasomes play an important role in controlling cell function and growth. By interfering with their function, thereby it can kill cancer cells. Bortecad 2Mg Inj is used to treat multiple myeloma (a cancer of the bone marrow) and mantle cell lymphoma (a type of cancer affecting the lymph nodes) in 18 years or older patients. It can be used alone or together with other medicines.

FAQs

Bortecad 2Mg Inj contains the active substance bortezomib, also-called ‘proteasome inhibitor. Proteasomes play an important role in controlling cell function and growth. By interfering with their function, thereby it can kill cancer cells.

Bortecad 2Mg Inj is prescribed by a doctor experienced in the use of medications to treat cancer. It is administered by a healthcare professional as an injection into your vein (intravenously or IV) or under your skin (subcutaneously, or SC). Bortecad 2Mg Inj must not be administered into your spinal fluid (intrathecally).

Yes, Bortecad 2Mg Inj can cause low neutrophils levels, a type of white blood cells that help fight infections. If your white blood cells become low, you can be at higher risk for infections. Tell your doctor if you develop a fever or believe you have an infection.

Avoid taking Bortecad 2Mg Inj if you are pregnant because Bortecad 2Mg Inj can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Females should follow effective birth control methods during treatment and at least six months after the final dose of Bortecad 2Mg Inj.

Before you receive treatment with Bortecad 2Mg Inj, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. You should not receive Bortecad 2Mg Inj if you are allergic to bortezomib or any contents in Bortecad 2Mg Inj.

If not given an inappropriate dose, Bortecad 2Mg Inj can cause toxic effects, although not everyone gets it. So, Bortecad 2Mg Inj is prescribed by a doctor experienced in using medications to treat cancer only.