Bortecad 2.5 Injection

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Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)

Bortecad 2.5 Injection is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle-cell lymphoma. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

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Bortezomib (2.5mg)

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Product introduction

Bortecad 2.5 Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are some common side effects of this medicine. You may be advised to drink plenty of fluids every day during the treatment. You should not drive or operate machinery as medicine may cause tiredness and dizziness. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking Bortecad 2.5 Injection, consult with your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, heart disease or bleeding problem. It is important to consult a doctor if you develop symptoms like memory loss or trouble in thinking. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Bortecad Injection

Side effects of Bortecad Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bortecad

Fungal infection
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Breathlessness
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Dehydration
High blood pressure
Itching
Erythema (skin redness)
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Herpes zoster
Pneumonia
Motor neuropathy
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dry skin
Edema (swelling)
Low blood platelets
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Lymphopenia
Decreased potassium level in blood
Decreased sodium level in blood
Decreased calcium level in blood

How to use Bortecad Injection

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

How Bortecad Injection works

Bortecad 2.5 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.

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Quick tips

Bortecad 2.5 Injection is given as an injection into veins or skin under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience coughing, shortness of breath and swelling of feet.
Bortecad 2.5 Injection is given as an injection into veins or skin under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
You may need to have blood tests to monitor your blood cells, platelets count, liver function and kidney function during treatment.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience coughing, shortness of breath and swelling of feet.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Bortecad 2.5 Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bortecad 2.5 Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Bortecad 2.5 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Bortecad 2.5 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Bortecad 2.5 Injection might cause tiredness, dizziness, fainting, or blurred vision which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Bortecad 2.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bortecad 2.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Bortecad 2.5 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bortecad 2.5 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

When should I call my doctor right away?

Get medical help right away if you have muscle cramping, muscle weakness, confusion, visual loss or disturbances, blindness, seizures, headaches, shortness of breath, swelling of your feet or changes in your heartbeat, high blood pressure, tiredness, fainting, coughing and breathing difficulties or tightness in the chest.

How will you know that Bortecad 2.5 Injection is working?

Keep taking this medicine exactly as directed until your doctor tells you to stop. Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.

What precautions should I take to reduce the chances of getting infected during treatment with Bortecad 2.5 Injection?

Since Bortecad 2.5 Injection lowers the number of white blood cells and platelets in your blood, it puts you at risk of getting an infection or bleeding. In order to prevent, avoid people who have infections. Check with your doctor immediately if you think you may be getting an infection, or if you get a fever, chills, cough; be careful not to cut yourself when you are using sharp objects such as a razor or nail cutters, and use a toothbrush with soft bristles to prevent bleeding from gums.

Can Bortecad 2.5 Injection be used during pregnancy?

No, this medicine should not be used during pregnancy as it can harm your unborn baby. Avoid getting pregnant and use an effective method of birth control during your treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose of Bortecad 2.5 Injection.

Can Bortecad 2.5 Injection affect my lungs? What should I do?

Yes, this medicine might cause potentially fatal problems in your lung. If you feel severe shortness of breath, confusion, dry cough, dizziness, or extreme tiredness, talk to your doctor right away.

Does Bortecad 2.5 Injection cause hair loss?

Yes, while taking this medicine, your hair may become brittle and break. You may also experience patchy hair loss or thinning. These conditions tend to resolve once treatment is stopped. Be gentle when brushing and washing hair to manage hair loss.

Are there any precautions for tingling sensation and numbness in my arms and legs?

This medicine causes tingling, numbness, pain, or burning sensation in your arms or legs. Be careful when moving around, as the numbness may make it harder to walk, feel your hands or feet, or increase your risk of falls. Talk to your doctor if you feel these symptoms. You may need to change your dose or schedule.

I have noticed some changes in my skin after taking Bortecad 2.5 Injection? What should I do?

Use a moisturizer to get relief from rashes, dry and itchy skin. Avoid direct sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen with (SPF more than 15) whenever you step outdoors. Do not go swimming if you have a rash because the chlorine in the water can make it worse. Avoid hot water bath and wear loose and cotton fabric clothes. Your skin will tend to become better once treatment is stopped.

How to relieve constipation during the treatment?

To relieve constipation, include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of fluids a day, and keep active. A stool softener (with a doctor's prescription) once or twice a day may prevent constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, consult your doctor.

I am experiencing nausea and extreme tiredness. Is this due to Bortecad 2.5 Injection?

Nausea and fatigue or tiredness are some of the common side-effects of this medicine. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty. Take plenty of rest and do light exercise daily to keep yourself active and reduce fatigue.

I am noticing a change in my taste. How shall I improve my taste?

You may experience a metallic taste or find that food has no taste at all. You may dislike foods or beverages that you liked before receiving cancer treatment. Rinse your mouth with a solution of salt and bicarbonate of soda before mealtimes to neutralize the bad taste in your mouth. You can also add extra flavor or seasonings to your food.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylalanine Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Proteasome inhibitor

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References

Chabner BA, Barnes J, Neal J, et al. Targeted Therapies: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Cytokines. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1742-43.
Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 958.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 153-54.
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Bortezomib. Beerse Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV; [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Please tell me the interpretation of the attach report, if possible. Also guide for further treatment process.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

U r having multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma can be cured or not

Dr. Rohan Khandelwal

Surgical Oncology

Yes, if diagnosed at the right stage

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Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.

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Bortecad 2.5 Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Bortecad Injection

Side effects of Bortecad Injection

How to use Bortecad Injection

How Bortecad Injection works

All substitutes for Bortecad 2.5 Injection

Borzomed 2.5mg Injection

Botimib Injection

Borviz 2.5 Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

When should I call my doctor right away?

How will you know that Bortecad 2.5 Injection is working?

What precautions should I take to reduce the chances of getting infected during treatment with Bortecad 2.5 Injection?

Can Bortecad 2.5 Injection be used during pregnancy?

Can Bortecad 2.5 Injection affect my lungs? What should I do?

Does Bortecad 2.5 Injection cause hair loss?

Are there any precautions for tingling sensation and numbness in my arms and legs?

I have noticed some changes in my skin after taking Bortecad 2.5 Injection? What should I do?

How to relieve constipation during the treatment?

I am experiencing nausea and extreme tiredness. Is this due to Bortecad 2.5 Injection?

I am noticing a change in my taste. How shall I improve my taste?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Albumin/Globulin Ratio, Serum

Calcium

Complete Blood Count

Cyclin D1

Kidney Function Test

References

Patient concerns

Please tell me the interpretation of the attach report, if possible. Also guide for further treatment process.

Multiple myeloma can be cured or not

Want to know more

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

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