So, Ixazomib is this special kind of drug that helps treat multiple myeloma. You can get it in capsules, actually, and there are three sizes: 2.3, 3, and 4 mg. The usual dose is 4 mg, and you take it once a week on days 1, 8, and 15 of every four-week cycle.
These come in blister packs with three capsules each. It messes with how cancer cells break down proteins and is usually used with other treatments. Ixazomib is like a member of a group of drugs called proteasome inhibitors.
They’re meant to hit on this cell part called the proteasome that’s involved in protein breakdown. This makes certain proteins build up in cancer cells, and that can eventually kill the cells. The capsules are really important because they make sure you get the right amount every time.
These blister packs keep the capsules safe and sound, away from moisture and light, which can mess up the medicine. And they make it easy to keep the capsules stored safely, so you don’t end up taking too much by accident. They picked 4 mg as the dose because studies showed it works well and patients handle it pretty well.
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