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Multiple Myeloma
Summary
Description:
A malignancy of mature PLASMA CELLS engaging in monoclonal immunoglobulin production. It is characterized by hyperglobulinemia, excess Bence-Jones proteins (free monoclonal IMMUNOGLOBULIN LIGHT CHAINS) in the urine, skeletal destruction, bone pain, and fractures. Other features include ANEMIA; HYPERCALCEMIA; and RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.
Also Known As:
Kahler Disease; Myeloma-Multiple; Myelomatosis; Plasma Cell Myeloma; Cell Myeloma, Plasma Show All >>
Networked: 14060
relevant articles (1172 outcomes,
2130 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Multiple Myeloma
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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bortezomib (Velcade)
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265 outcomes 349 studies in 1658 results
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FDA 1
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Thalidomide (Thalomid)
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191 outcomes 201 studies in 1014 results
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FDA 2
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Dexamethasone (Maxidex)
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128 outcomes 245 studies in 890 results
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FDA 77
Generic
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lenalidomide (CC 5013)
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123 outcomes 149 studies in 718 results
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FDA 2
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Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex (Proteasome)
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84 outcomes 74 studies in 693 results
: IBA
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Melphalan (Alkeran)
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82 outcomes 199 studies in 811 results
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FDA 2
Generic
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Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
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44 outcomes 87 studies in 363 results
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FDA 10
Generic
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Prednisone (Sone)
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37 outcomes 117 studies in 314 results
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FDA 119
Generic
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Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
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32 outcomes 62 studies in 270 results
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FDA 12
Generic
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Vincristine (Oncovin)
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27 outcomes 60 studies in 230 results
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FDA 17
Generic
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Diseases Related to Multiple Myeloma
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Neoplasms (Cancer)
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (Lymphosarcoma)
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Neoplasm Metastasis (Metastasis)
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Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer)
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Lymphoma (Lymphomas)
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Key Therapies for Multiple Myeloma
Efficacy Chart >>
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Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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137 outcomes 161 studies in 1313 results
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Stem Cell Transplantation
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112 outcomes 118 studies in 849 results
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Transplants (Transplant)
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43 outcomes 69 studies in 581 results
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Transplantation (Transplant Recipients)
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30 outcomes 42 studies in 310 results
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Combination Drug Therapy (Combination Chemotherapy)
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18 outcomes 27 studies in 127 results
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