Bortezomib (Eugia)™
Active ingredients: Bortezomib
Pack: Bortezomib (Eugia) 3.5 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
Bortezomib Eugia, in combination with melphalan and prednisone is indicated for the treatment of patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not candidates for high dose chemotherapy.,Bortezomib Eugia, as part of combination therapy, is indicated for induction therapy prior to high dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell rescue for patients under 65 years of age with previously untreated multiple myeloma.,Bortezomib Eugia is also indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma patients who have received at least one prior therapy, and who have progressive disease.,Bortezomib Eugia in combination with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and prednisone is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White to off-white lyophilized cake or powder in clear glass vial stoppered with grey rubber stopper and sealed with aluminium seal having polypropylene disc
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 1 Vial
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 12219D (Opens in new tab) and 12227M (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: Bortezomib
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Source: AHT
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)
Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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