Is ixazomib a chemotherapy drug? How does it work?

Ixazomib is a targeted anti-cancer drug that reversibly inhibits the proteasome (proteasome inhibitor). Ixazomibbinds to and temporarily blocks the β5subunit of the intracellular 20Sproteasome. Ixazomib is used with the drugs lenalidomide and dexamethasone to treat multiple myeloma.

In normal cells there is an enzyme complex (called the proteasome) that acts like a recycling center to break down any unwanted or damaged proteins into smaller parts, so the damaged or unwanted proteins do not accumulate within the cell. Ixazomibblocks or inhibits the work of the enzyme complex (proteasome), which means the accumulation of damaged and unwanted proteins within the cell. Myeloma cancer cells are very sensitive to excess extra or damaged proteins within them, and when this happens, it causes the myeloma cancer cells to die. Ixazomibis an oral medication that is taken by mouth in capsule form, making it easier to take than intravenous medications. Ixazomibis an oral capsule. It is usually taken on an empty stomach with water, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Take on days 1, 8 and 15 of the 28 treatment cycle. Take ixazomib at about the same time each day. The retail price of Lucius Pharmaceuticals in Laos 4mg*3 tablets 900yuan. If you want to get more high-quality information, you can contact YaDE. YaDE will do its best to learn more about high-quality overseas drugs for you.