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have been reported (<  1%). KYPROLIS can cause elevations of serum transaminases and bilirubin. Withhold KYPROLIS in patients experiencing Grade 3 or greater elevations of transaminases, bilirubin, or other liver abnormalities until resolved or returned to baseline. After resolution, consider if restarting KYPROLIS is appropriate. Monitor liver enzymes frequently [see Dosage and Administration and Adverse Reactions]. Embryo-fetal Toxicity. KYPROLIS can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman based on its mechanism of action and findings in animals. There are no adequate and well‑controlled studies in pregnant women using KYPROLIS. Carfilzomib caused embryo‑fetal toxicity in pregnant rabbits at doses that were lower than in patients receiving the recommended dose. Females of reproductive potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while being treated with KYPROLIS. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus [see Use in Specific Populations]. ADVERSE REACTIONS: The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Cardiac Arrest, Congestive Heart Failure, Myocardial Ischemia [see Warnings and Precautions] • Pulmonary Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions] • Pulmonary Complications [see Warnings and Precautions] • Infusion Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions] • Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions] • Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions] • Hepatic Toxicity and Hepatic Failure [see Warnings and Precautions] The most common adverse reactions (incidence of 30% or greater) to KYPROLIS observed in clinical trials of patients with multiple myeloma were fatigue, anemia, nausea, thrombocytopenia, dyspnea, diarrhea, and pyrexia. Clinical Trials Safety Experience. Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug, and may not reflect the rates observed i