Introduction (Bortenat 3.5 mg)
Bortenat 3.5 mg is an anti-cancer medicine. The drug name Bortezomib belongs to a group of medicines called Proteasome inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle-cell lymphoma. It plays an important role in controlling a cell’s function and its growth. It can kill the cancer cell by interfering with their function. It works to stop or slow down cancer growth. It is found in patients 18 years or older.
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells. Normally plasma cells are found in the bone marrow. It is an important part of the immune system that works together to fight infection and other diseases. In this condition, a group of plasma cells becomes cancerous. These cancer cells produce abnormal proteins that can cause complications.
Mantle-cell Lymphoma
Mantle-cell lymphoma is a cancer of white blood cells, that helps your body to fight infections. It is a type of “Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma”. These are the cancer of lymphocytes, a specific type of white blood cell.
Lymphocytes are found in lymph nodes, the pea-sized glands in your neck, groin, armpits, and other parts of the immune system
In mantle-cell Lymphoma, some of your lymphocytes called “B-cell” lymphocytes, change into cancer cells. They multiply quickly, grow out of control, and spread to other parts of the body.
Bortenat 3.5 mg Injection is given under doctor supervision Dose and duration will be decided by necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. Taking the wrong way or excessively can cause serious side effects. It takes some weeks and months to get the benefit of medicine. Do not stop taking medicine before your doctor tells you.
Some of the common side effects include
loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, tiredness, and dizziness. You can face some symptoms like memory loss, and trouble thinking. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (red and white blood cells). Therefore regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells. Many other medicines can affect this medicine so let your physician know all medications you are using.
Benefits of Bortenat 3.5 mg
The benefits of Bortenat 3.5 mg are given by:
In multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer cell that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells collect in the bone marrow and replace the healthy blood cell. It produces abnormal proteins that can cause complications. Bortenat 3.5 mg Injection helps to stop cancer cells from growing and block the chemicals that are required for the growth of cancer cells and their spread. To prevent any infections, wash your hands and avoid going in crowds.
Side effects of Bortenat 3.5 mg
- Burning sensation of the skin
- Fever
- Rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Muscle pain
- Bone pain
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Shivering
How to take Bortenat 3.5 mg
Always take Bortenat 3.5 mg Injection as per doctor consultation. Dose and duration will decide your doctor. Take it at a fixed time every day. Skip the missed dose and take it on a regular schedule as soon as possible. Do not take a double dose. This medication is not recommended for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. Both males and females avoid pregnancy during the treatment.
How does Bortenat 3.5 mg work?
It is an anti-cancer medication. It works to block and slow the growth of cancer cells. It plays an important role to control cell function. By interfering in their function it can kill cancer cells. It is strictly not recommended for children and adolescents under 18.
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