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Regimen Information

For MPT, including Side Effects

MPT

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

How MPT chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

MPT for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

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


M = Melphalan (Alkeran)

P = Prednisone

T = Thalidomide

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF MPT

  • Risk of Infection

  • Neuropathy

  • Constipation

  • Anemia

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma:

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