Carfilzomib Intravenous and Dotarem

• Generic Name: carfilzomib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kyprolis

Carfilzomib injection is used alone or together with other medicines (eg, dexamethasone, lenalidomide) to treat multiple myeloma (a type of bone marrow cancer) in patients who have received other treatments that did not work well. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Carfilzomib is an antineoplastic agent (cancer medicine).

Carfilzomib is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: gadoterate meglumine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Dotarem

Dotarem (gadoterate meglumine) is a contrast agent that has magnetic properties. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRI.

Dotarem is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the brain and spine (central nervous system).

Dotarem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.