carfilzomib

Carfilzomib, which is sold under Kyprolis, is an anti-cancer medicine indicated for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma, which in turn is “the term for when cancer returns after treatment or after a period of remission”. ( themmrf.org). This drug basically works by hindering the growth of cancer cells in the body, and it does so by “by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for breaking down proteins in all cells (healthy or cancerous)” (oncolink.org). Bear in mind that you must tell your doctor if you have any of the following health issues (i.e. kidney, liver, or heart disease) before you take Carfilzomib. You also should NOT use this drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it can harm your baby. Therefore, using effective birth control is recommended. As for the side effects that require medical care, they include lightheadedness, heart or kidney problems, shortness of breath, and low potassium level. Carfilzomib has other side effects that are more common such as nausea, diarrhea, headache, fever, and cough. According to drugs.com, “Carfilzomib is given as an infusion into a vein”, although you should drink plenty of liquids before and after these injections.