Kyprolis

Generic name:carfilzomib [ kar-FILZ-oh-mib ]
Drug class:Proteasome inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Dec 8, 2020.

What is Kyprolis?

Kyprolis (carfilzomib is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Kyprolis is used to treat multiple myeloma. Kyprolis is sometimes given with other medicines when treating relapsed multiple myeloma.

Kyprolis is given after other medicines did not work or have stopped working.

Warnings

Kyprolis can affect your heart or lungs. Call your doctor at once if you have chest pain, pounding heartbeats, shortness of breath (even with mild exertion or while lying down), swelling of your hands or feet, feeling like you might pass out, wheezing, gasping for breath, cough with foamy mucus, or blue colored appearance of your lips and skin.

Before taking this medicine

To make sure Kyprolis is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);

• heart disease, high blood pressure;

• a heart attack or stroke;

• lung disease;

• liver disease, or abnormal liver function tests.

Carfilzomib can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.

• If you are a woman, do not use Kyprolis if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.

• If you are a man, use effec...