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."

Answered by AI

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."

Answered by AI

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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Linvoseltamab + Carfilzomib for Multiple Myeloma

18+
All Sexes
New York, NY

This study is researching a drug called linvoseltamab (also called "study drug") either given alone or in combination with another anti-myeloma drug called carfilzomib, compared to several standard treatments for progressive Multiple Myeloma (MM) after at least 1 but no more than 3 prior therapies. The aim of this study is to see if the safety and efficacy of linvoseltamab alone or in combination with carfilzomib can deliver better outcomes (deeper and longer responses that help extend life) than standard treatment options. The study is looking at several other research questions, including: * What side effects may happen from taking the study drug * How much study drug is in the blood at different times * Whether the body makes antibodies against the study drug (which could make the drug less effective or could lead to side effects)

Phase 3
Recruiting

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (+1 Sites)

Clinical Trial Management

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

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18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT Scan for Multiple Myeloma

18 - 120
All Sexes
Bethesda, MD

Background: Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable cancer of certain blood cells. MM often returns after treatment, and most people survive only 5 to 8 years after diagnosis. To improve survival, researchers need to find ways to identify returning disease earlier. Objective: To find out if the radiotracer 18F-fluciclovine (a substance injected into the blood during imaging scans) is better at detecting MM than the one (18F-FDG) currently used for this purpose. Eligibility: Adults aged 18 years or older with MM. The MM may be newly diagnosed (NDMM); or it may have returned or failed to respond after at least 1 prior line of treatment (RRMM). Design: Participants will be screened. They will have blood tests. They will have a positron emission tomography (PET) or computed tomography (CT) scan using 18F-FDG. The radiotracer will be injected into a vein. Then participants will lie on a table while the PET/CT scan takes images of their body. All participants will have 3 study visits. During each visit they will have: Two PET/CT scans. One with 18F-FDG, one with 18F-fluciclovine. An optional magnetic resonance imaging scan. A bone marrow biopsy. An area on the hip will be numbed; a needle will be inserted to draw out a sample of the soft tissue from inside the bone. These tests may be spread over 30 days for each visit. NDMM participants will have their second study visit 2 to 4 weeks after they complete their usual treatment for the disease. RRMM participants will have their second visit 6 months after their first. All participants will have a third study visit after 5 years or when their disease progresses.

Phase 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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