Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for myeloma. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.
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Norpramin is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression. Norpramin may be mildly effective at managing neuropathic pain, a common side... read more
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Adriamycin, also known by its drug name, Doxorubicin, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating cancers including multiple myeloma and some types of ... read more
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Alkeran, also known by its drug name, Melphalan, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating multiple myeloma. Alkeran is often combined with other dru... read more
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Stem cell transplant after high-dose chemotherapy is the most common treatment for people when first diagnosed with multiple myeloma... read more
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Aredia is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat and prevent osteolytic (bone) lesions caused by multiple myeloma. Some doctors may also prescribe Aredia for p... read more
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Astramorph is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain that is not responsive to non-narcotics. Astramorph may also be referred to by its drug name, Morphin... read more
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Stem cell transplant after high-dose chemotherapy is the most common treatment for people when first diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The purpose of a stem cell transplant in multiple myeloma is to re... read more
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Avinza is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe pain in cases where long-term, continual pain relief is needed and other treatments are not effective. ... read more
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Belbuca is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain in cases where pain is severe enough to require daily, long-term, continual pain relief, and other treat... read more
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BiCNU, also known by its drug name, Carmustine, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating multiple myeloma and other cancers. BiCNU is often combined... read more
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In people with myeloma, cancer cells can crowd the bone marrow, preventing the generation of new blood cells. Myeloma treatments including
chemotherapy and radiation therapy can also destroy bone mar... read more
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Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with drugs that destroy or slow the growth of cancer cells. Some doctors may refer to all medication prescribed for someone with myeloma as chemotherapy. High-d... read more
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Depending on several factors, you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials studying new treatments for myeloma. Clinical trials are the only way that new treatments for myeloma can be tested.... read more
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Codeine is available over the counter or by prescription, depending on the state in which you live and the strength of the formulation. Codeine is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as... read more
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Complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) are popular with many people who have myeloma. CAT treatments may be used to help relieve myeloma symptoms, reduce side effects of myeloma treatments, and... read more
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Corticosteroids are a class of prescription drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammation. Corticosteroids are sometimes used to treat people with myeloma.
The mo... read more
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Cymbalta is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. In peop... read more
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Cytarabine is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating several types of leukemia. Cytarabine may be prescribed as part of a read more
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Cytoxan, also known by its drug name, Cyclophosphamide, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating cancers including multiple myeloma and many types o... read more
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Darzalex, also known by its drug name, Daratumumab, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating multiple myeloma in people who have tried other therapi... read more
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In some cases of myeloma, cancer cells secrete abnormal proteins, leading to the development of complications known as amyloidosis and light chain deposition disease. In these conditions, the abnormal... read more
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Dilaudid is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain in cases where an opioid is appropriate. Dilaudid may be referred to by its drug name, Hydromorphone. H... read more
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Doxepin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat insomnia. Doxepin is sometimes prescribed to treat neuropathic pain. In people receiving radiation therapy fo... read more
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Doxil, also known by its drug name, Liposomal doxorubicin, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating cancers including multiple myeloma. In cases of ... read more
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Duragesic is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain in opioid-tolerant patients. Duragesic is also known by its drug name, Fentanyl.
Duragesic is an o... read more
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Elavil is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Elavil is sometimes prescribed to manage neuropathic pain, a common side effect of myeloma treatme... read more
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Empliciti, also known by its drug name, Elotuzumab, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma in people who have tried other therapies. ... read more
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Erythropoietin is a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. Erythropoietin is secreted by the kidneys.
Anemia (low levels of red blood cells) is common in people with ... read more
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Evomela, also known by its drug name, Melphalan, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating multiple myeloma. Evomela is often combined with other dru... read more
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Exalgo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat severe pain in cases where long-term, continual pain relief is needed and other treatments are not effective. ... read more
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People with myeloma may avoid exercise due to pain, fatigue, weakness, fear of fractures, or self-consciousness about appearance. Exercise may seem especially out of reach to those undergoing or recov... read more
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Farydak, also known by its drug name, Panobinostat, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma in people who have tried other therapies. ... read more
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People with myeloma and other types of cancer are at greater risk for severe infections and serious complications from influenza (the flu) and pneumonia. In fact, people with multiple myeloma may be 1... read more
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Hip replacement is surgery to replace one or both hips with artificial joints made from plastic, ceramic, or metal components. Some people with myeloma choose hip replacement to relieve hip pain and i... read more
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Hydrocodone is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain that requires daily, round-the-clock management on a long-term basis, and for which other treatment ... read more
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Interferon may be referred to more specifically as Interferon alpha-2a or Interferon alpha-2b, or by brand names including Intron A and Roferon-A. In the past, Interferon has been used to modify the i... read more
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In myeloma, abnormal versions of white blood cells known as plasma B cells proliferate, crowding out healthy cells and forming tumors. Healthy plasma cells secrete proteins called immunoglobulins – al... read more
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Kyprolis, also known by its drug name, Carfilzomib, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma in people who have tried other therapies. ... read more
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Lyrica is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat fibromyalgia, postherpetic neuralgia, partial onset seizures, and neuropathic pain associated with diabetic ne... read more
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Medical marijuana, also known as medical cannabis, is widely used to treat chronic pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and insomnia, all common symptoms of myeloma or side effects of its treatme... read more
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Neulasta is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lower the risk of developing infections after receiving chemotherapy or some types of radiation. Neulasta is also ... read more
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Neurontin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postherpetic neuralgia and some types of seizures. In people with myeloma, neurontin is sometimes prescribe... read more
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Ninlaro, also known by its drug name, Ixazomib, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma in people who have tried other therapies. Ninl... read more
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Norco is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Norco is a combination drug containing Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen. Hydro... read more
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Everyone feels their best when they consistently eat a healthy, balanced diet. For people with myeloma, good nutrition can help you recover from treatment, reduce treatment side effects, support bone ... read more
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Oncovin, also known by its drug name, Vincristine, is a prescription medication used to treat several types of cancer. Oncovin is sometimes combined with other drugs such as Adriamycin and a corticost... read more
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Oxycodone is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain severe enough to require daily, 24-hour, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatmen... read more
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OxyContin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat pain severe enough to require daily, 24-hour, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatmen... read more
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Pamelor is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression. Pamelor may be mildly effective at managing neuropathic pain. One study indicat... read more
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Percocet is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Percocet is a combination drug composed of Oxycodone and Acetaminophen. ... read more
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In some cases of myeloma, cancer cells secrete abnormal proteins, leading to the development of complications known as hyperviscosity syndrome, amyloidosis, and light chain deposition disease. In hype... read more
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Platinol, also known by its drug name, Cisplatin, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating several types of cancer. Platinol is sometimes combined w... read more
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Pomalyst, also known by its drug name, Pomalidomide, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma that has progressed after being treated w... read more
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Pristiq is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depression disorder. Pristiq may be mildly effective at managing neuropathic pain, a common side effect... read more
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Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) is commonly used to treat solitary plasmacytoma – an early stage of multiple myeloma involving a single lesion in the bone or soft tissues. Plasmacytoma th... read more
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Revlimid, also known by its drug name, Lenalidomide, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma. Revlimid is often combined with a read more
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In myeloma, bone lesions in the spine can cause vertebral compression fractures that lead to severe pain, deformity, and loss of mobility. In cases where symptoms are not improved with nonsurgical tre... read more
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Thalomid, also known by its drug name, Thalidomide, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma. Thalomid is often combined with a read more
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Treanda, also known by its drug name, Bendamustine, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia and indolent B-cell non-Ho... read more
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Ultram is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. Ultram is also known by its drug name, Tramadol.
Ultram is ... read more
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Velcade, also known by its drug name, Bortezomib, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating multiple myeloma. Velcade is often combined with a read more
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Vicodin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Vicodin is a combination drug composed of Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen.
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VP-16, also known by its drug name, Etoposide, is a prescription medication used to treat several types of cancer. VP-16 is sometimes combined with other drugs such as read more
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Xgeva, also known by its drug name, Denosumab, is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent fractures and spinal cord compression in people whose bones ha... read more
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Zometa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people with multiple myeloma. Some doctors may also prescribe Zometa for people who have monoclonal gammopathy... read more
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