Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Bortezomib Hospira
(bortezomib)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Bortezomib Hospira as monotherapy or in combination with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin or dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with progressive multiple myeloma who have received at least 1 prior therapy and who have already undergone or are unsuitable for haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Bortezomib Hospira in combination with melphalan and prednisone is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for high-dose chemotherapy with haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Bortezomib Hospira in combination with dexamethasone, or with dexamethasone and thalidomide, is indicated for the induction treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are eligible for high-dose chemotherapy with haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Bortezomib Hospira in combination with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and prednisone is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma who are unsuitable for haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain bortezomib as their active ingredient composition:
Bortezomib Hospira
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG
Bortezomib Accord
Accord Healthcare S.L.U.
Bortezomib Sun
SUN Pharmaceutical Industries (Europe) B.V.
Bortezomib Fresenius Kabi
Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
Velcade
Janssen-Cilag International NV
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
bortezomib
Category
Other antineoplastic agents
Manufacturer
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG
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