Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Kyprolis
Descriptions
Carfilzomib injection is used to treat multiple myeloma (a type of bone marrow cancer) in patients who have received at least 2 prior treatments that did not work well. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Carfilzomib is an antineoplastic agent (cancer medicine).
This medicine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Sep. 01, 2014
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