Carfilzomib Intravenous and Palbociclib

• 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: palbociclib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ibrance

Palbociclib is used in men and women to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

In postmenopausal women, palbociclib is given in combination with a hormonal medicine such as letrozole (Femara). In others, palbociclib is given together with fulvestrant (Faslodex).

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