Do I need to take lxazomib long-term?

Ixazomib (Ixazomib) is a drug used to treat multiple myeloma (Multiple Myeloma). Whether long-term use is usually determined based on the patient's specific condition and treatment plan.

Treatment of multiple myeloma is often a long-term process because the disease is often not easily cured and requires ongoing management and control. Ixazomib can be used as part of a maintenance treatment to help control this disease in leukemia and lymphoma families, extending survival and improving quality of life.

Treatment for multiple myeloma is usually divided into different stages:

1.Initial treatment: After diagnosis, patients typically receive an initial round of treatment designed to reduce symptoms of the disease, lower the number of leukemia cells, and prepare them for more intensive treatment.

2.Maintenance treatment: The maintenance treatment phase is designed to prolong the stable period of the disease and prevent disease recurrence or progression. Ixazomib may be included in maintenance treatment regimens to help maintain disease control.

3.Relapse treatment: If the disease recurs during maintenance treatment, the doctor may consider adjusting the treatment plan, including changing or adding other drugs.

It should be noted that ixazomib is usually used as part of a combination treatment regimen, used with other drugs such as immunomodulators and hormones to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. Treatment plans will be developed based on the patient's disease characteristics, clinical status, and treatment goals.

The original drug of Ixazomib has been launched in China and has been included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase it domestically, but the price is still relatively high. The price is about 15,000 to 6,000 yuan. For specific prices and medical insurance reimbursement policies, please consult the local hospital pharmacy or medical insurance bureau. Foreign original drugs are even more expensive. The cheaper foreign ones are ixazomib generics, mainly Laotian generics. The price is more than 1,000 yuan, and the ingredients of the original drugs and generic drugs are basically the same.