Uses of Norvelzo Products
Bortezomib is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle-cell lymphoma.
Norvelzo Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Norvelzo are Low blood platelets, Fatigue, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Psychiatric disturbances, Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Diarrhea, Decreased appetite, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Constipation.
How Norvelzo Products work
Bortezomib 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.
Frequently asked questions about Bortezomib
Q. Is Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection a chemotherapy/hormonal drug/ cytotoxic?
Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection is not a hormone. It is a chemotherapy/ cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of cancers including multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma
Q. How does Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection work?
Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection belongs to the class of drugs called a proteasome inhibitor. It acts by blocking the action of proteasome, and affects the growth of cancerous (actively growing) cells
Q. Is Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection FDA approved?
Yes, Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection is approved by FDA
Q. Is Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection dialyzable?
Yes, Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection is dialyzable
Q. Is Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection toxic?
Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection can cause toxic effects if not given in appropriate dose although not everybody gets them
Q. Does Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection cause constipation?
Norvelzo 3.5mg Injection may cause side effects such as constipation.