Velcade
· Trade Name
VELCADE
· Generic Name
Bortezomib
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits normal cell function, causing cell death
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
anemia
bleeding
bone marrow toxicity
bowel obstruction
cardiac arrest
diarrhea
dehydration
heart arrhythmias
heart failure
liver damage
liver failure
low blood pressure
nerve damage
nausea
pancreatitis
pneumonia
psychiatric disorders
vomiting
· Common Side Effects
anemia
anxiety
back pain
bone marrow toxicity
bone pain
cough
diarrhea
dehydration
dizziness
constipation
fatigue
headache
insomnia
joint pain
loss of appetite
low blood pressure
muscle pain
nausea
nerve damage
rash
shortness of breath
stomachache
vomiting
weight loss
Posted on April 3, 2009
