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KYPROLIS- carfilzomib injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution


  1. Discuss The Following With Patients Prior To Treatment With Kyprolis:
  2. Venous Thrombosis:
  3. Lactation:
  4. Patient Information

Discuss The Following With Patients Prior To Treatment With Kyprolis: 

Cardiac Toxicities:Advise patients of the risks and symptoms of cardiac failure and ischemia[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Dehydration:Counsel patients to avoid dehydration, since patients receiving Kyprolis therapy may experience vomiting and/or diarrhea. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if they experience symptoms of dehydration[seeWarnings and Precautions (5.3)].

Respiratory:Advise patients that they may experience cough or shortness of breath (dyspnea) during treatment with Kyprolis. This most commonly occurs within a day of dosing. Advise patients to contact their physician if they experience shortness of breath[seeWarnings and Precautions (5.6)].

Venous Thrombosis: 

Inform patients of the risk of venous thromboembolism and discuss the options for prophylaxis. Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention for symptoms of venous thrombosis or embolism[see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].

Infusion Reactions:Advise patients of the risk of infusion reactions, and discuss the common signs and symptoms of infusion reactions with the patients[see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].

Bleeding:Inform patients that they may bruise or bleed more easily or that it may take longer to stop bleeding and to report to their physician any prolonged, unusual or excessive bleeding. Instruct patients on the signs of occult bleeding[see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)].

Hepatic:Inform patients of the risk of developing hepatic failure. Advise patients to contact their physician if they experience jaundice[see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)].

Other:Inform patients to contact their physician if they experience neurologic symptoms such as headaches, confusion, seizures, or visual loss[seeAdverse Reactions (6) andWarnings and Precautions (5)].

Driving/OperatingMachines:Advise patients that Kyprolis may cause fatigue, dizziness, fainting, and/or drop in blood pressure. Advise patients not to drive or operate machinery if they experience any of these symptoms[seeAdverse Reactions (6.1)].

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity:Advise females of the potential risk to the fetus and to avoid pregnancy during treatment with Kyprolis. Advise female patients to use effective contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy during treatment with Kyprolis and for 6 months following the final dose. Advise male patients with female sexual partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Kyprolis and for 3 months following the final dose. Instruct patients to report pregnancy to their physicians immediately if they or their female partner becomes pregnant during treatment or within 6 months following the final dose[seeWarnings and Precautions (5.16)].

Lactation: 

Advise patients to avoid breastfeeding while receiving Kyprolis and for 2 weeks after the final dose[seeUse in Specific Populations (8.2)].

Concomitant Medications:Advise patients to discuss with their physician any medication they are currently taking prior to starting treatment with Kyprolis, or prior to starting any new medication(s) during treatment with Kyprolis.

Kyprolis(carfilzomib)

Manufactured for:
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive

Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799 U.S.A.

Patent:http://pat.amgen.com/kyprolis

2019 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved.

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