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Is Warfarin Given For Multiple Myeloma?

I have stage one of multiple myeloma. I have been on revelmid and warfarin, zometia drip, bad reaction BUT my number were going down nicely. Then I was put on valcade shot and zomeia drip . Now my numbers have gone back up 391 points. Now the oncologist wants me to go on Cytoxan . I am having problem putting this in me. The side effects - I do not think my body will handle it . I have already lost 1/2 of a person. It will kill my immune system. more loss of appetite. Possible of liver, kidneys and bladder second type of cancers .
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Hello,

Warfarin is not given for multiple myeloma (MM) but is given during MM treatment to prevent blood clots because some chemotherapies are associated with a higher risk of blood clots.

Zometa is used to reduce bone complications due to MM but it is not an anti-cancer drug and Velcade injection is a cancer chemotherapy drug. Common side effects of Zometa include bone pain, fever, vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, weakness, anorexia, muscle pain, anemia, back pain, abdominal pain.

Warfarin, which is an anticoagulant, prevents from blood clots in veins/arteries and strokes but also increases risk of bleeding. Another side effects include black stool, skin rash, bruising, nausea, vomiting, joint or muscle aches, fever and flu-like symptoms etc.

Try to avoid situations that increase your risk of injury. Please note that if you have bleeding that will not stop you should contact Your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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Is Warfarin Given For Multiple Myeloma?

Hello, Warfarin is not given for multiple myeloma (MM) but is given during MM treatment to prevent blood clots because some chemotherapies are associated with a higher risk of blood clots. Zometa is used to reduce bone complications due to MM but it is not an anti-cancer drug and Velcade injection is a cancer chemotherapy drug. Common side effects of Zometa include bone pain, fever, vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, weakness, anorexia, muscle pain, anemia, back pain, abdominal pain. Warfarin, which is an anticoagulant, prevents from blood clots in veins/arteries and strokes but also increases risk of bleeding. Another side effects include black stool, skin rash, bruising, nausea, vomiting, joint or muscle aches, fever and flu-like symptoms etc. Try to avoid situations that increase your risk of injury. Please note that if you have bleeding that will not stop you should contact Your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.