USES OF MYZOMIB POWDER FOR INJECTION

• Multiple myeloma
• Mantle-cell lymphoma

BENEFITS OF MYZOMIB POWDER FOR 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. MyZomib 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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MYZOMIB POWDER FOR 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 MyZomib

• 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 TO USE MYZOMIB POWDER FOR INJECTION

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

HOW MYZOMIB POWDER FOR INJECTION WORKS

MyZomib 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

MyZomib Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

MyZomib 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

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

Driving

UNSAFE

MyZomib Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

MyZomib Injection might cause tiredness, dizziness, fainting, or blurred vision which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Limited information is available on the use of MyZomib Injection in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

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