Myeloma drugs
There are lots of drugs available to treat myeloma. This page lists the myeloma drugs that are currently used in the UK. It has basic information on what each drug is and how you have it.
To find out more about the treatments that are available at each stage of myeloma read our information on first-line myeloma treatments and treatments for relapsed myeloma.
We also have information about the aims of myeloma treatment and how the different types of myeloma treatment work.
A to Z of myeloma drugs
This list of myeloma drugs tells you the type of drug and how each is usually taken.
If the drug you are looking for is not listed, it may not be available in the UK. Or it may only be available privately and not on the NHS (or the Health and Social Care service in Northern Ireland).
Where will I have my myeloma treatment?
You can take some myeloma drugs at home, while others are given at a hospital.
- If you need a drug through a drip (intravenous infusion), you will go to hospital as a day patient.
- If you need an injection, some hospital teams will show you how to inject yourself at home if you prefer.
- You can take tablets and capsules at home.
Any questions?
Contact your hospital team or our free Support Service if you have any questions about how to take your myeloma drugs.
Belantamab mafodotin
Belantamab mafodotin is an antibody-drug conjugate.
It is given as a drip into a vein.
Bortezomib
Bortezomib is an inhibitor.
It is usually given as an injection under the skin, or occasionally as a drip into a vein.
Carfilzomib
Carfilzomib is an inhibitor.
It is given as a drip into a vein.
Cyclophosphamide
Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapy drug.
It is taken as tablets.
Daratumumab
Daratumumab is a monoclonal antibody.
It is usually given as an injection under the skin, or occasionally as a drip into a vein.
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone is a steroid.
It is taken as tablets.
Elranatamab
Elranatamab is a bispecific antibody.
It is given as an injection under the skin.
Isatuximab
Isatuximab is a monoclonal antibody.
It is given as a drip into a vein.
Ixazomib
Ixazomib is an inhibitor.
It is taken as capsules.
Lenalidomide
Lenalidomide is an immunomodulator.
It is taken as capsules.
Melphalan
Melphalan is a chemotherapy drug.
It is taken as tablets or given as a drip into a vein.
Panobinostat
Panobinostat is an inhibitor.
It is taken as capsules.
Pomalidomide
Pomalidomide is an immunomodulator.
It is taken as capsules.
Prednisolone
Prednisolone is a steroid.
It is taken as tablets.
Selinexor
Selinexor is an inhibitor.
It is taken as tablets.
Talquetamab
Talquetamab is a bispecific antibody.
It is given as an injection under the skin.
Teclistamab
Teclistamab is a bispecific antibody.
It is given as an injection under the skin.
Thalidomide
Thalidomide is an immunomodulator.
It is taken as capsules.
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This information has been accredited with the PIF TICK, the UK's only quality mark for trusted health information.
Last full review May 2026. Next full review due May 2029. We may make factual updates between reviews.
Thank you to Consultant Haematologist Dr Emma Searle and Clinical Nurse Specialist Amie Martin for checking the clinical accuracy of our myeloma information. Thanks also to Cecelia, Craig, Joan, Kaleigh, Kerry, Louise, Mart, Sandra, Scott for supporting this project and sharing their experience of living with myeloma.