Key Benefits
VELTIP 2MG INJECTION 2ML 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. VELTIP 2MG INJECTION 2ML 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.
Directions for Use
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet count)
- Neutropenia (too few neutrophils)
- Peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction)
- Fatigue (overtired)
- Neuralgia (pain in the head or face)
- Muscle pain, bone pain
- Anaemia (low red blood cell Count)
- Leukopenia (Low White Blood Cell Count)
- High blood pressure
- Constipation
- Dehydration
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Lymphopenia (Low lymphocytes Count)
- Rash
- Pyrexia (raised body temperature)
- Anorexia (lack or loss of appetite for food)
- Infections, including pneumonia, respiratory infections, bronchitis, fungal infections, coughing with phlegm, flu-like illness