Bortezomib drug used in -: (A) Multiple myeloma, (B) RCC, (C) Liver cell carcinoma, (D) Pancreatic carcinoma
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Multiple myeloma Uses of bortezomib:o The prime indication of bortezomib is multiple myeloma, both for first line combined therapy as well as for replapsed disease.o It is also used for refractory mantle cell lymphoma.Note: The most prominent adverse effect of bortezomibis peripheral neuropathy. Others are diarrhea, fatigue, bone marrow depression especially thrombocytopenia.