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Regimen Information

For PAD, including Side Effects

PAD

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

How PAD chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

PAD for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

PAD is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

P = Velcade (bortezomib)

A = Adriamycin (doxorubicin)

D= Dexamethasone

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF PAD

  • Risk of Infection

  • Bleeding

  • Neuropathy

  • Hair Loss

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma:

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