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Regimen Information

For VMP, including Side Effects

VMP

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

How VMP chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

VMP for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

VMP is an acronmyn for a treatment regimen used for multiple myeloma.

DRUGS IN THE VMP REGIMEN:

V = Velcade (bortezomib)

M = melphalan

P = prednisone


MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF VMP

  • Risk of Infection

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Bleeding

  • Neuropathy

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma:

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