Hormone Therapy for Multiple Myeloma

Steroids, in high doses, are used to trigger the death of myeloma cells. They also help decrease side effects like nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy. Some steroids are used to treat inflammation.

These are the latest steroid drugs that are available to treat multiple myeloma as of September 2021.

Please note: The side effects listed here do not represent a comprehensive list. It's important to discuss all potential side effects of a drug with your health care team. Be sure to tell your health care team about any side effects you do have.

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Steroids

Drug Names
Decadron® (dexamethasone) (Pill,IV)
Deltasone® (prednisone) (Pill)
Duralone® (methylprednisolone) (Pill,IV)
Liquid Pred® (prednisone) (Pill)
Meticorten® (prednisone) (Pill)
Medralone® (methylprednisolone) (Pill,IV)
Medrol® (methylprednisolone) (Pill,IV)
M-Prednisol® (methylprednisolone) (Pill,IV)
Orasone® (prednisone) (Pill)
Solu- Medrol® (methylprednisolone) (Pill,IV)
Potential Side Effects - All Drugs
Infections Sleeping problems Swelling Weight/appetite changes
Potential Side Effects - More common for methylprednisolone
Blood sugar changes Emotional or cognitive changes Fatigue/weakness Heartburn Nausea/vomiting