Prospecto: information for the user
Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for injectable solution EFG
Read this prospectus carefully before starting to use this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
1.What Bortezomib Waverley is and for what it is used
2.What you need to knowbeforestarting touse Bortezomib Waverley
3.How to use Bortezomib Waverley
4.Possible adverse effects
5.Storage of Bortezomib Waverley
6.Contents of the package and additional information
This medication contains the active ingredient bortezomib, a “proteasome inhibitor”. Proteasomes play an important role in controlling the functioning and growth of cells. Bortezomib can destroy cancer cells, interfering with their functioning.
Bortezomibis used in the treatment of multiple myeloma (a bone marrow cancer) in patients aged 18 years or older:
- alone or in combination with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin or dexamethasone, for patients whose disease is worsening (in progression) after receiving at least one previous treatment and for those patients whose stem cell transplant did not work or is not suitable.
- in combination with melphalan and prednisone, for patients whose disease has not been previously treated and who are not suitable to receive high doses of chemotherapy prior to a stem cell transplant.
- in combination with dexamethasone or dexamethasone with thalidomide, in patients whose disease has not been previously treated and who are receiving high doses of chemotherapy prior to a stem cell transplant (induction treatment).
Bortezomibis used in the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma (a type of cancer that affects lymph nodes) in patients aged 18 years or older in combination with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone, in patients whose disease has not been previously treated and for those patients who are not considered suitable for a stem cell transplant.
No use Bortezomib Waverley
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any of the following:
You will need to have regular blood tests before and during treatment with bortezomib to check your blood cell count.
Inform your doctor if you have multiple myeloma and are receiving rituximab in combination with bortezomib:
Before starting treatment with bortezomib, read the prospectuses of all medications you are using in combination with bortezomib to consult the information related to these medications. When using thalidomide, special attention should be paid to pregnancy testing and prevention measures (see Pregnancy and Breastfeeding in this section).
Children and Adolescents
Bortezomib should not be used in children and adolescents because its effects on them are unknown.
Other Medications and Bortezomib Waverley
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medication.
Particularly, inform your doctor if you are using medications that contain any of the following active ingredients:
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
You should not use bortezomib if you are pregnant unless it is clearly necessary.
Both men and women using bortezomib should use effective contraception during and for up to 3 months after treatment. If, despite these measures, you become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
You should not breastfeed while using bortezomib. Consult your doctor when it is safe to resume breastfeeding after completing your treatment.
Thalidomide causes birth defects and fetal death. When bortezomib is administered in combination with thalidomide, follow the thalidomide pregnancy prevention program (see the thalidomide prospectus).
Driving and Operating Machinery
Bortezomib may cause fatigue, dizziness, fainting, or blurred vision. Do not drive or operate tools or machinery if you experience these side effects; even if you do not experience them, you should still be cautious.
Your doctor will tell you the dose of bortezomib based on your height and weight (body surface area). The usual starting dose of bortezomib is 1.3 mg/m2of body surface area twice a week. Your doctor may change the dose and the total number of treatment cycles depending on your response to treatment, the appearance of certain side effects, and your underlying condition (e.g., liver problems).
Progressive multiple myeloma
When bortezomib is given alone, you will receive 4 doses of bortezomib by intravenous or subcutaneous injection on days 1, 4, 8, and 11, followed by a 10-day "rest" period without treatment. This 21-day (3-week) period corresponds to a treatment cycle. You may receive up to 8 cycles (24 weeks).
You may also receive bortezomib along with the medications pegylated liposomal doxorubicin or dexamethasone.
When bortezomib is given along with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, you will receive bortezomib by intravenous or subcutaneous injection in a 21-day treatment cycle, and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin 30 mg/m2is administered on day 4 of the bortezomib 21-day treatment cycle by intravenous infusion after the bortezomib injection.
You may receive up to 8 cycles (24 weeks).
When bortezomib is given along with dexamethasone, you will receive bortezomib by intravenous or subcutaneous injection in a 21-day treatment cycle, and dexamethasone 20 mg is administered orally on days 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and 12 of the bortezomiv 21-day treatment cycle.
You may receive up to 8 cycles (24 weeks).
Untreated multiple myeloma
If you have not been treated for multiple myeloma and are not a candidate for a blood stem cell transplant, you will receive bortezomib by intravenous injection along with two other medications; melphalan and prednisone.
In this case, the duration of a treatment cycle is 42 days (6 weeks). You will receive 9 cycles (54 weeks).
Melphalan (9 mg/m2) and prednisone (60 mg/m2) are administered orally during days 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the first week of each cycle.
If you have not received any previous treatment for multiple myeloma andare a candidatefor a blood stem cell transplant, you will receive bortezomiv by intravenous or subcutaneous injection along with the medications dexamethasone, or dexamethasone and thalidomide, as induction treatment.
When bortezomiv is given along with dexamethasone, you will receive bortezomiv by intravenous or subcutaneous injection in a 21-day treatment cycle, and dexamethasone is administered orally in doses of 40 mg on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the bortezomiv 21-day treatment cycle.
You will receive 4 cycles (12 weeks).
When bortezomiv is given along with thalidomide and dexamethasone, the duration of a treatment cycle is 28 days (4 weeks).
Dexamethasone 40 mg is administered orally on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the bortezomiv 28-day treatment cycle, and thalidomide is administered orally once a day in doses of 50 mg until day 14 of the first cycle, and if tolerated, the thalidomide dose is increased to 100 mg on days 15 to 28, and from the second cycle and onwards, it may be increased further to 200 mg per day.
You may receive up to 6 cycles (24 weeks).
Untreated mantle cell lymphoma
If you have not been treated for mantle cell lymphoma, you will receive bortezomiv by intravenous or subcutaneous injection along with the medications rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone.
Bortezomiv is administered by intravenous or subcutaneous injection on days 1, 4, 8, and 11, followed by a "rest" period without treatment. The duration of a treatment cycle is 21 days (3 weeks). You may receive up to 8 cycles (24 weeks).
The following medications are administered by intravenous infusion on day 1 of the bortezomiv 21-day treatment cycle:
Rituximab in doses of 375 mg/m2, cyclophosphamide in doses of 750 mg/m2, and doxorubicin in doses of 50 mg/m2.
Prednisone is administered orally in doses of 100 mg/m2on days 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the bortezomiv treatment cycle.
How Bortezomiv Waverley is administered
This medication is administered by intravenous or subcutaneous injection. You will receive bortezomiv from a healthcare professional experienced in the use of cytotoxic medications.
The bortezomiv powder must be dissolved before administration. This will be done by a healthcare professional. The reconstituted solution is injected into a vein or under the skin. The injection into the vein is rapid, lasting between 3 and 5 seconds. The injection under the skin is administered in the thighs or abdomen.
If you receive more Bortezomiv Waverley than you should
This medication will be administered by your doctor or nurse, so it is unlikely that you will receive an excessive amount. In the unlikely event of an overdose, your doctor will monitor you for any adverse effects.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them. Some side effects can be serious.
If you are given bortezomib for multiple myeloma or mantle cell lymphoma, tell your doctor right away if you notice any of the following symptoms:
Treatment with bortezomib can cause a very frequent decrease in the number of red and white blood cells and platelets in the blood. Therefore, regular blood tests will be performed before and during treatment with bortezomib to regularly check your blood cell count. You may experience a decrease in the number of:
If you are given bortezomib for the treatment of multiple myeloma, the side effects you may experience are listed below:
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients)
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)
If you are given bortezomib along with other medicines for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma, the side effects you may experience are listed below:
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients)
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Even if it is possible side effects that do not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the vial and on the packaging after CAD.The expiration date refers to the last day of that month..
This medication does not require any special temperature conditions for storage..Store the vial in the outer packaging to protect it from light.
The reconstituted solution must be used immediately after preparation.If the reconstituted solution is not used immediately, the storage times after reconstitution and the conditions before use are the responsibility of the user.However, the reconstituted solution is stable for 8 hours at 25°C when stored in the original vial and 3 hours in a syringe, so the total storage time of the reconstituted medication should not exceed 8 hours in the vial and 3 hours in the syringe before administration.
Bortezomib Waverley3.5mg powder for injectable solution is exclusively for single use.The disposal of unused medication and all materials that have come into contact with it will be carried out in accordance with local regulations.
Composition ofBortezomib Waverley3.5 mg powder for solution for injection
- The active ingredient is bortezomib
Cada vial contains 3.5 milligrams of bortezomib (as boric acid mannitol ester).
- The other components are mannitol (E421)
Reconstitution for intravenous administration:
After reconstitution, 1 ml of the intravenous injection solution contains 1 mg of bortezomib.
Reconstitution for subcutaneous administration:
After reconstitution, 1 ml of the subcutaneous injection solution contains 2.5 mg of bortezomib.
What is the appearance of Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection and the contents of the packaging
Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection is a white or off-white paste or powder.
“Each container of Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection contains a 10 ml glass vial with a rubber stopper and an aluminum flip-off seal with a green plastic button.”
Marketing Authorization Holder
Waverley Pharma Europe Limited
Alexandra House, Office # 234, The Sweepstakes,
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 C7H2, Ireland
Manufacturer
UK:Mawdsley Brooks and Co. Ltd, Unit 22, Quest Park, Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster DN2 4LT UK
EU:Wessling KFT, Anonymus u. 6, Hungary, Budapest 1045, Hungary
Wessling GmbH, Johann-Krane-Weg 42, 48149 Münster, Germany
You can request more information about this medication by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Viso Farmacéutica, S.L.U
c/ Retama 7, 7th Floor
28045 Madrid
Spain
This medication is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names::
Member State | Medication Name |
Netherlands | Bortezomib Waverley 1 mg powder for solution for injection Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection |
United Kingdom | Bortezomib Waverley 1 mg powder for solution for injection Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection |
Germany | Bortezomib Waverley 1 mg Pulver zur Herstellung einer Injektionslösung Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg Pulver zur Herstellung einer Injektionslösung |
France | Bortézomib Waverley 1 mg, poudre pour solution injectable Bortézomib Waverley 3.5 mg, poudre pour solution injectable |
Denmark | Bortezomib Waverley 1 mg powder for solution for injection Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection |
Italy | Bortezomib Waverley |
Norway | Bortezomib Waverley |
Sweden | Bortezomib Waverley 1 mg powder for solution for injection Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection |
Belgium | Bortezomib Waverley Pharma Europe 1 mg powder for solution for injection Bortezomib Waverley Pharma Europe 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection |
Luxembourg | Bortezomib Waverley 1 mg powder for solution for injection Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection |
Ireland | Bortezomib Waverley 1 mg powder for solution for injection Bortezomib Waverley 3.5 mg powder for solution for injection |
Spain | Bortezomib Waverley 1 mg powder for solution for injection EFG Bortezomib Waverley 1 mg powder for solution for injection EFG |
Last review date of this leaflet::September 2021
Detailed and updated information about this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
The following information is only for healthcare professionals:
1. RECONSTITUTION FOR INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION
Nota: bortezomib is a cytotoxic agent. Therefore, caution should be exercised during handling and preparation. Pregnant women should not handle this medication. It is recommended to use gloves and other protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
Since bortezomib lacks preservatives, it is recommended to follow a strict aseptic technique during its handling.
The resulting solution concentration will be 1 milligram/milliliter. The solution must be colorless and transparent, with a final pH of 4 to 7. The pH of the solution does not need to be checked.
The product reconstituted does not need to be protected from light.
• Wash the peripheral or intravenous catheter with sterile sodium chloride 9 milligrams/milliliter (0.9%) injection solution.
BortezomibWaverley3.5 mg powder for solution for injection MUST BE ADMINISTERED ONLY BY INTRAVENOUS OR SUBCUTANEOUS ROUTE. Do not administer by other routes. Intrathecal administration has caused cases of death.
A vial is for single use and the remaining solution must be discarded. The disposal of unused medication and all materials that have come into contact with it will be carried out in accordance with local regulations.
The following information is only for healthcare professionals:
Only the 3.5 mg vial can be administered subcutaneously, as described below.
PUESTO QUE BORTEZOMIB CARECE DE CONSERVANTES, SE ACONSEJA SEGUIR ESTRICTAMENTE UNA TÉCNICA ASÉPTICA DURANTE SU MANIPULACIÓN.
The resulting solution concentration will be 2.5 milligrams/milliliter. The solution must be colorless and transparent, with a final pH of 4 to 7. The pH of the solution does not need to be checked.
The product reconstituted does not need to be protected from light.
BortezomibWaverley3.5 mg powder for solution for injection MUST BE ADMINISTERED ONLY BY INTRAVENOUS OR SUBCUTANEOUS ROUTE. Do not administer by other routes. Intrathecal administration has caused cases of death.
A vial is for single use and the remaining solution must be discarded. The disposal of unused medication and all materials that have come into contact with it will be carried out in accordance with local regulations.
Nota: Bortezomib is a cytotoxic agent. Therefore, caution should be exercised during its handling and preparation. Pregnant women should not handle this medication. It is recommended to use gloves and other protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
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