Velcade

Alternate Name: Velcade

Description: Velcade is an anti-cancer medication that is used to prevent the growth of cancer cells within the body. Bortezomib is the generic name of Velcade. The average price of Velcade is about $1,682 for a supply of 1, 3.5 mg injectable powder for injection. However, you can use our free LowerMyRx coupon card to save significantly on Velcade prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 3.5 MG

Warnings: Unusual bleeding, bruising, tiredness, or weakness Trouble breathing Swelling in your face, arms, legs, ankles, or feet, rapid weight gain Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Injection routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen. Make sure you drink plenty of liquids so you do not become dehydrated. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy. Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, breathing or lung problems, diabetes, low blood pressure, or a history of fainting or herpes virus infection. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 months after the last dose. This medicine may cause the following problems:New or worsening peripheral neuropathy (nerve problem)Low blood pressureHeart problemsLung or breathing problemsPosterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (brain disorder)Stomach or bowel problems (including blockage)Tumor lysis syndrome (metabolic problem that can be life-threatening)Liver problemsThrombotic microangiopathy (blood vessel damage), including thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS) Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 7 months after the last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 4 months after the last dose.

Food Warnings: This medicine may cause the following problems:New or worsening peripheral neuropathy (nerve problems)Serious heart or lung problemsPosterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Some medicines can affect how bortezomib works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following: Ketoconazole, rifampin, ritonavir, St John's wortBlood pressure medicineInsulin or oral diabetes medicine, Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, heart disease, heart failure, low blood pressure or a history of fainting, diabetes, or herpes virus infection., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy., Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.