Darzalex can now be used in combination with two standard of care regimens —lenalidomide and dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone — for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy, according to a company news release.
The FDA first approved the drug in November 2015 and the medication earned breakthrough therapy designation for the new indication in July 2016.
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