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Regimen Information

For MP, including Side Effects

MP

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

How MP chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

MP for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

MP is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of multiple myeloma.


M = Melphalan (Alkeran)

P = Prednisone

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF MP

  • Risk of Infection

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Bleeding

  • Anemia

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma:

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