Kyprolis

Multiple Myeloma, Therapeutic procedure

Treatment

1 FDA approval

17 Active Studies for Kyprolis

What is Kyprolis

Carfilzomib

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Carfilzomib is a medication given by injection that is used to treat adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. It works by blocking the action of proteasomes, which are proteins responsible for breaking down other proteins. This drug was approved by the FDA in 2012 and can be used alone or in combination with other treatments.

Kyprolis

is the brand name

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Kyprolis Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Kyprolis

Carfilzomib

2012

3

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Carfilzomib, also known as Kyprolis, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses like Multiple Myeloma .

Multiple Myeloma

Used to treat Relapsed Or Refractory Multiple Myeloma in combination with Dexamethasone

Effectiveness

How Kyprolis Affects Patients

Carfilzomib is an intravenous drug that stops the proteasome enzyme from working. After the first dose, proteasome inhibition ranged from 79-89% at 15 mg/m2 to 82-83% at 20 mg/m2 in the blood. In addition, carfilzomib blocked the LMP2 and MECL1 subunits of the immunoproteasome by 26-32% and 41-49%, respectively, at 20 mg/m2. The effects of carfilzomib lasted for at least 48 hours after the first dose. Some people have developed resistance to car

How Kyprolis works in the body

Carfilzomib is a drug that stops cancer cells from reproducing. It works by blocking the activity of the proteasome, which is a part of the cell responsible for breaking down proteins. When carfilzomib binds to the proteasome, it prevents it from working properly and causes cellular growth to stop. This leads to cell cycle arrest and cell death, reducing the size of tumors. Higher doses can also block other parts of the proteasome, leading to even more effective tumor suppression.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dose of Kyprolis is contingent upon the diagnosed ailment, such as Refractory Multiple Myeloma, Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia and Relapsed Or Refractory Multiple Myeloma. The measure of dosage fluctuates, depending on the delivery procedure (e.g. Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution or Powder, for solution - Intravenous) featured in the following table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Multiple Myeloma

6.0 mg/mL, , 3.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL

Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, , Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution

Therapeutic procedure

6.0 mg/mL, , 3.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL

Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, , Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Kyprolis.

Common Kyprolis Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Carfilzomib is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abemaciclib

Major

The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be increased when it is combined with Carfilzomib.

Acteoside

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Carfilzomib is combined with Acteoside.

Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin (horse)

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Carfilzomib is combined with Antilymphocyte immunoglobulin (horse).

Axitinib

Major

The serum concentration of Axitinib can be increased when it is combined with Carfilzomib.

Kyprolis Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Common side effects of overdosing on this drug include feeling tired, having low red blood cell count, nausea, low platelet count, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, and fever. The two most serious side effects are low platelet count and fever with a weakened immune system. The highest safe dose of this drug is 15 mg/m^2.

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Kyprolis Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Kyprolis?

49 active trials are currently in progress to assess the potential of Kyprolis in alleviating Refractory Multiple Myeloma, Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia and Therapeutic procedures.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Multiple Myeloma

16 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2

Therapeutic procedure

0 Actively Recruiting

Patient Q&A Section about kyprolis

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Kyprolis a chemotherapy drug?

"Kyprolis is a second-generation chemotherapy drug used to treat multiple myeloma, which is a type of cancer that affects the plasma cells in the bone marrow."

Answered by AI

What is Kyprolis used for?

"Kyprolis is used to treat multiple myeloma in adults. The drug is given to treat cancer that has come back or didn't get better after past treatments. Kyprolis can be used alone or with other medications. If you've received at least one other cancer treatment in the past, Kyprolis can be used alone."

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What are the side effects of Kyprolis?

"You may experience fatigue, low blood cell and blood platelet levels, shortness of breath, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, fever, or swelling of the extremities."

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Is Kyprolis the same as Velcade?

"Kyprolis was found to be superior to Velcade in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, as it more than doubled progression free survival rates."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Kyprolis

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Mirdametinib + Sirolimus for Multiple Myeloma

18 - 120
All Sexes
Bethesda, MD

Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a type of blood cancer that affects a person s immunity. MM returns after treatment (relapse) in almost all people; MM may also not respond to initial treatment (refractory). Many people with relapsed refractory MM (RRMM) also have changes in their KRAS and NRAS genes. Researchers want to try a new drug treatment that targets cancer with these changed genes. Objective: To test 2 drugs (mirdametinib and sirolimus) in people with RRMM. Eligibility: People aged 18 and older with RRMM who have changes in their KRAS or NRAS genes. Design: Participants will be screened. They will have blood tests and imaging scans. They will have an eye exam and a test of their heart function. They will need to provide proof of their disease status and of their KRAS or NRAS status. If neither is available, the tests will be repeated. Participants will have a bone marrow biopsy: A needle will be inserted into a hipbone to draw out some soft tissue. This study will be done in two parts. In the first part of this study, we will find a safe dose of mirdametinib combined with sirolimus. In the second part, we will learn more about how mirdametinib combined with sirolimus may work against RRMM. Mirdametinib (capsules) and sirolimus (tablets) are taken by mouth. Participants will take both drugs at home on a 4-week cycle. They will take mirdametinib twice a day for the first 3 weeks of each cycle. They will take sirolimus once a day, every day, during each cycle. Participants will have study visits once a week during the first cycle, and then on the first day of subsequent cycles. Blood, heart, imaging scans, and other tests will be repeated. Treatment with the study drugs will go on for 1 year. Then participants will have follow-up visits every 3 months for 4 more years.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Elizabeth M Hill, M.D.

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Belantamab Mafodotin for Multiple Myeloma

18+
All Sexes
Clayton, NC

This is a research study to find out if a drug called belantamab mafodotin in combination with dexamethasone, a steroid, can be safely and effectively given in the community setting. Belantamab mafodotin (BLENREP) was approved in the US in August 2020 under an FDA program called accelerated approval. In November 2022, belantamab mafodotin was removed from the market because a study to further confirm its activity in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma did not deliver a supporting result. However, this confirmatory study demonstrated that some patients may still benefit from treatment with belantamab mafodotin, and that this benefit can be long lasting. Belantamab mafodotin is often given at large academic medical centers every 3 weeks. This study will assess whether it is possible to administer belantamab in the community setting every 6 weeks. It is unknown if administering belantamab every 6 weeks versus every 3 weeks will result in improved safety and/or reduced efficacy.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Johnston Hematology and Oncology of Clayton (+4 Sites)

Cristiana Costa Chase, DO

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