Carfilzomib

Generic Name
Carfilzomib
Brand Names
Kyprolis
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C40H57N5O7
CAS Number
868540-17-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
72X6E3J5AR
Background

Carfilzomib is an injectable antineoplastic agent (IV only). Chemically, it is a modified tetrapeptidyl epoxide and an analog of epoxomicin. It is also a selective proteasome inhibitor. FDA approved carfilzomib in July 2012 for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma as monotherapy or combination therapy.

Indication

Carfilzomib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three lines of therapy in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone; or dexamethasone; or daratumumab and dexamethasone; or daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj and dexamethasone; or isatuximab and dexamethasone. It is also i...

Associated Conditions
Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
Associated Therapies
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