List of Treatments for Myeloma

Alkeran (Melphalan)

The Alkeran brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Other brand name or generic alternatives may be available.

Overview

Alkeran is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

Autologous (self) stem cell transplant

Overview
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 replace… read more

Chemotherapy

Overview
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-dose… read more

Corticosteroids

Overview
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 most common… read more

Darzalex (Daratumumab)

Overview
Darzalex is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating multiple myeloma in people who have tried other therapies or who are ineligible for autologous stem… read more

Kyprolis (Carfilzomib)

Overview
Kyprolis is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma in people who have tried other therapies. Kyprolis is often combined with a corticosteroid… read more

Pomalyst (Pomalidomide)

Overview
Pomalyst is a prescription medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma that has progressed after being treated with other therapies. Pomalyst is often combined with a… read more

Revlimid (Lenalidomide)

Overview
Revlimid is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat multiple myeloma. Revlimid is often combined with a corticosteroid like dexamethasone to treat newly… read more

Velcade (Bortezomib)

Overview
Velcade is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating multiple myeloma. Velcade is often combined with a corticosteroid and other drugs such as Cytoxan, Revli… read more

Zometa (Zoledronic acid)

The Zometa brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. Other brand name or generic alternatives may be available.

Overview

Zometa is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat…