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. 2013 Dec;4(6):354–365. doi: 10.1177/2040620713511176

Table 4.

Recommendations for the management of nonhematologic AEs.

AE Treatment recommendation
Fatigue
  • Administration of 250−500 ml of saline prior to receiving carfilzomib can help prevent or reduce fatigue; an additional 250−500 ml can be given, as needed, following carfilzomib administration

Infections
  • Antiviral and/or antibacterial prophylaxis are recommended, especially for patients with a history of herpes virus infections or who are at risk for urinary tract infections or pneumonia

Gastrointestinal AEs
  • Antinausea medication may be recommended prior to carfilzomib dosing

AE, adverse event.