Kyprolis 60mg Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Kyprolis 60mg Injection, a Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd product containing the salt combination Carfilzomib (60mg). Key uses of this medication include Multiple myeloma. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹
Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Carfilzomib (60mg)
Brand: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Multiple myeloma

Description

Kyprolis 60mg Injection is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma
It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells
Kyprolis 60mg 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, and fever are some common side effects of this medicine
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
Hence, inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, joint or muscle pain, flushing or swelling of the face, and chest pain
You are advised to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Kyprolis 60mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kyprolis 60mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Kyprolis 60mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kyprolis 60mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Kyprolis 60mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Kyprolis 60mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Kyprolis 60mg 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kyprolis 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Proteasome inhibitor
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Epoxomicin Derivate

Uses of Kyprolis 60mg Injection

In Multiple myeloma If you have multiple myeloma, your body is destroying bone faster than it is being replaced
This makes bones weak and painful and more likely to break
Kyprolis 60mg Injection may be prescribed along with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy
It is an important part of your treatment and increases the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma
This medicine will kill the cancerous cells and prevent their further growth as well as spread to other parts of the body
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit
Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective and may be prescribed if you do not have high blood calcium levels.