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Hetero
1 injection
Bortezomib Injection IP
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Overview
Bortero is an anti-cancer medicine. Bortero injection is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle-cell lymphoma. The active ingredient in Bortero is Bortezomib. Bortezomib is a dipeptide boronic acid derivative and a proteasome inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma. It is a reversible inhibitor of the 26S proteasome.
Blood cancer
Bortezomib is a reversible inhibitor of the chymotrypsin-like activity of the 26S proteasome in mammalian cells. The 26S proteasome is a large protein complex that degrades ubiquitinated proteins. The active site of the proteasome has chymotrypsin-like, trypsin-like, and post-glutamyl peptide hydrolysis activity. The 26S proteasome degrades various proteins critical to cancer cell survival, such as cyclins, tumor suppressors, BCL-2, and cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors. Inhibition of these degradations sensitizes cells to apoptosis. Bortezomib is a potent inhibitor of 26S proteasome, which sensitizes activity in dividing multiple myeloma and leukemic cells, thus inducing apoptosis. In addition, bortezomib appears to increase the sensitivity of cancer cells to traditional anticancer agents (e.g., gemcitabine, cisplatin, paclitaxel, irinotecan, and radiation).
Most side effects of the Bortero injection do not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Fatigue
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Low blood platelets
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hands)
Psychiatric disturbances
Neutrophils (decrease in white blood cell count)
Your healthcare provider will decide what dose is necessary for you, based on your existing medications. If you miss a dose, please get in touch with your healthcare provider.
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Bortero injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Bortero injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
If you miss any dose, consult your doctor. Do not take twice the dose to catch up on the missed one. This will cause severe side effects and impact your overall health and duration of treatment.
Bortero Injection is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Your healthcare provider will give you the medicine. Do not self-administer.
The side effects of Bortero injection are low blood platelets, fatigue, dizziness, fever, constipation, diarrhea, decrease in appetite, decrease in white blood cell count, nausea, vomiting, and anemia.
If you miss a dose, please contact your healthcare provider.
Avoid driving while consuming this medicine because it may lead to dizziness.
Hetero
Written By
Venika Choudhary
Medical Content Writer @ Magicine Pharma
I hold an M.Sc. in Microbiology and have a strong academic foundation in microbial sciences and applied biotechnology. I began my career with extensive hands-on research at CSIR laboratories, focusing on fungal enzyme production, studying fungal diversity in various ecosystems, and developing bio-pesticides as sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides. This work deepened my understanding of fungal biology, bioactive compounds, and their pharmaceutical and agricultural applications. Transitioning from research, I now work as a medical content writer, where I combine my scientific expertise with a passion for clear and reliable healthcare communication. I apply my research background to create patient-friendly, compliant content for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare platforms, ensuring science is both trustworthy and accessible. Specializing in clear, accurate, and engaging content, I help patients make informed decisions and support pharmaceutical companies in delivering trusted information. Whether writing product descriptions, crafting disease awareness articles, or composing drug information leaflets, I consistently meet regulatory standards and address audience needs, making my content an asset for healthcare brands.