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Veltip 2Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Pfizer Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Bortezomib
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Veltip 2Mg Injection

Veltip 2Mg Injection is used in the treatment of some types of cancers, specifically mantle cell lymphoma and multiple myeloma. The drug is an antineoplastic, thus it is used in chemotherapy. The drug blocks the function of some types of protein present in the cancer cell, which eventually destroys it.

Before you start Veltip 2Mg Injection, give your doctor a detailed medial history about any previous health conditions. Mention if you are suffering from any problems at the present. Provide him with a list of allergies, if you have any and also give him a list of medicines that you are taking.

Fluid intake should be increased once you start taking Veltip 2Mg Injection. Generally the drug is injected into a vein by a doctor or nurse.

Some common side effects that result because of Veltip 2Mg Injection are diarrhea, constipation, psychiatric disorders, nausea, anorexia, anemia and neuralgia. It can also lead to dizziness, weakness and changes in vision. Thus, driving should be avoided and it is best that you do not handle heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should also be stopped while you are on Veltip 2Mg Injection. To prevent sudden bouts of dizziness moves slowly.

The drug also lowers the body’s ability to form blood clots. Hence, do not undertake any activity that may lead to a wound. Get in touch with your medical professional in case of excessive bleeding.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Veltip 2Mg Injection

    • Mantle Cell Lymphoma

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Veltip 2Mg Injection ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Veltip 2Mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Egybort 2mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Egybort 2mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Patients should avoid driving or using machines if they feel fatigue, dizziness, syncope, orthostatic/postural hypotension.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Veltip 2Mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Veltip 2Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Veltip 2Mg Injection is an antitumor agent which potently inhibits 26S proteasome and induces apoptosis in myeloma and leukemia cells. It also increases cancer cells sensitivity towards traditional anticancer agents and radiation.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Bortezomib-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/bortezomib

      • Bortezomib-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00188

      • BORTEZOMIB injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=BORTEZOMIB

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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