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Bortezomib – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: VEELBORE

Strength: 3.5 mg | Form: Powder For Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 2447.50

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Bortezomib

Class: | Proteasome inhibitor Use: | Treatment of multiple myeloma and certain types of lymphoma Adult dose: | Initial dose of 1.3 mg/m² administered intravenously on days 1, 4, 8, and 11 of a 21-day cycle; may be adjusted based on response and tolerability Pediatric dose: | Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients Side effects: | Common side effects include fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, peripheral neuropathy, thrombocytopenia, and constipation Contraindications: | Hypers

Drug Class

Proteasome inhibitor

Uses & Indications

Treatment of multiple myeloma and certain types of lymphoma

Storage Requirements

Store at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F); do not freeze; protect from light

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS CO.LTD, JORDAN

Package Size

1 Glass Vial

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 2447.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial dose of 1.3 mg/m² administered intravenously on days 1, 4, 8, and 11 of a 21-day cycle; may be adjusted based on response and tolerability

Pediatric Dose

Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients

Side Effects

Common side effects include fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, peripheral neuropathy, thrombocytopenia, and constipation

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to bortezomib or any component of the formulation; caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment

Important Warnings

Risk of peripheral neuropathy, thrombocytopenia, and gastrointestinal perforation; monitor blood counts regularly; may cause reactivation of herpes zoster (shingles)

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Bortezomib available in UAE pharmacies:

BORTADA 2.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection BORTEZOMIB EVER PHARMA 2.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection BORTEZOMIB KOANNA 3.5 mg Powder For Solution For Injection BORTEZOMIB SPC 3.5 mg Powder For Solution For Injection Bortezomib Accord 2.5 mg/mL 2.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection VEELBORE 3.5 mg Powder For Solution For Injection VELZOME 3.5 mg Powder For Solution For Injection

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See also: Other Proteasome inhibitor medicines available in UAE pharmacies

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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