HCPCS Code J9041: Injection, Bortezomib (Velcade), 0.1 mg

It'll take anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes. This is dependent on the dosage and route. It might take longer for IV route injections.

It's possible for the patient to feel nauseated and tired because of this injection. Rare complications include allergic reactions, low blood cell counts, and severe peripheral neuropathy.

Other chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapy are viable alternatives to this. Stem cell transplantation is also another course of treatment the patient can take.