Darzalex Injection

About this Medicine

Darzalex Injection is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma, which is a type of cancer of plasma cells. Darzalex Injection is given as an IV infusion into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Infusion reaction such as swollen face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing are very common side effects. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells while taking this medicine.Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

How it Works

Darzalex Injection is a monoclonal antibodies, which are designed to recognise and attach to specific proteins on the surface of cancer cells. It shows its action by binding to specific cancer cells in the body and helps your immune system kills cancer.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Carboxylic acid derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS

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