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Regimen Information
For B + PLD (MM), including Side Effects
B + PLD (MM)
Drugs in this Regimen:
How B + PLD (MM) chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
B + PLD for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma
B + PLD is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of multiple myeloma
B = Velcade (bortezomib)
PLD = pegylated liposomal doxorubicin or Doxil
Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF B + PLD
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Infection
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Constipation
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Neuropathy