The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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ISSUE 1161
ISSUE 1161
July 21, 2003
Issue 1161
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Bortezomib (Velcade) for Multiple Myeloma
July 21, 2003 (Issue: 1161)
Bortezomib (PS341; Velcade Millenium), the first proteasome inhibitor, has received accelerated approval from the FDA for treatment of refractory multiple myeloma. This review includes descriptions of the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics,...more
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