r10 What is Darzalex?: Darzalex is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to treat multiple myeloma, which is a type of cancer that affects certain white blood cells called plasma cells. Darzalex contains daratumumab. This is a type of drug called a monoclonal antibody.
Darzalex isn’t chemotherapy. It’s a type of targeted therapy and is sometimes called immunotherapy. This means that Darzalex is designed to work with your immune system (your body’s defense against infection).
A healthcare provider will give you Darzalex as an intravenous (IV) infusion in your doctor’s office or a clinic. An IV infusion is an injection into your vein that’s given over a period of time.
Effectiveness: Eight clinical studies looked at how effective Darzalex was at treating multiple myeloma, alone and combined with other cancer-fighting drugs. The research showed that treatment of multiple myeloma was more effective if Darzalex was added to standard cancer treatments than if these standard treatments were given alone.
Darzalex side effects: Darzalex can cause mild or serious side effects. The following list contains some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Darzalex. This list does not include all possible side effects.For more information on the possible side effects of Darzalex, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to deal with any side effects that may be bothersome.
The common side effects of Darzalex can include:
-feeling tired
-weakness or lack of energy
-muscle spasms (twitches)
-nausea or vomiting
-upset stomach including diarrhea or constipation
-decreased appetite
-trouble sleeping
-fever
-chills
-shortness of breath or cough
-upper respiratory infection, such as a cold
-bronchitis, a type of lung infection
-body aches
-joint or back pain
-dizziness
If the side effects you’re feeling seem more severe or don’t go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
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