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Treatment for Multiple Myeloma Part 1

Description:

Learn about steroids, IMiDs, and PIs: three classes of drugs used to treat multiple myeloma.

Module Objectives:

  • Review the uses and typical doses of glucocorticosteroids (steroids), immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs), and proteasome inhibitors (Pls) when treating multiple myeloma
  • Familiarize patients and practitioners with common side effects brought about by steroids, iMiDs and PIs
  • Prepare patients and practitioners for possible concerns which may arise when using steroids, iMiDs and PIs as treatment for myeloma.

Instructor:

Beth Faiman, PhD, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN®, FAAN

Additional Resources:

  1. Steroid-Associated Side Effects in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
  2. Understanding Dexamethasone

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Myeloma Treatments - Part 1

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