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I was on carfilzomib in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone as a line of treatment. The carfilzomib is given as an IV infusion. The infusion only takes about 30 minutes. I was typically tired immediately after the infusion. Most of the time, I took a nap in the afternoon because of that. Fortunately, I did not have any other side effects from carfilzomib. That line of treatment was effective for me.
I have been on the same medication as you since May last year.
My.Myeloma was diagnosed in March 2022 and was given Daratumamab, & Velcade with Thylidamide and Dexamethasone. I went into remission after 5 months. Treatment was reduced then stopped. I.remained in remission until May last year. I.have no side effects from the Carfilzomib which I now have 2 days of IV every two weeks. My.problem is the Dexamethasone. I.just cannot sleep after taking 10mg once a week (this was reduced from twice a week). Since my first Chemotherapy my.sleep pattern is terrible so naps in the afternoon help.
If I am still in remission come October the infusions stop but the Lenalidomide & Dexamethasone continue 🙄 as maintenence.
Dave
Carfilzomib (also known by the brand name Kyprolis) is a commonly used myeloma treatment, so there are definitely others in the community who have been on it or are currently taking it!
It belongs to a class of drugs called proteasome inhibitors, which work by stopping myeloma cells from disposing of excess proteins Show Full Answer
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