Daratumumab

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Daratumumab Uses

Daratumumab is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

How Daratumumab works

Daratumumab is a monoclonal antibodies, which are designed to recognise and attach to specific proteins on the surface of cancer cells. It shows its action by binding to specific cancer cells in the body and helps your immune system kills cancer.

Common side effects of Daratumumab

Gastrointestinal toxicity, Respiratory tract infection, Increased liver enzymes, Headache, Decreased appetite, Joint inflammation, Chest pain, Decreased potassium level in blood, Weakness, Infection, Muscle spasm, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Peripheral edema, Infusion reaction, Altered blood cell count, Fatigue, Back pain

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Medicine brands for Daratumumab

Darzalex

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

₹1 to ₹75500

2 variant(s)

Darzalex Faspro

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

₹1 to ₹255103

2 variant(s)