Pomalidomide

Information about Pomalidomide

Pomalidomide Uses

Pomalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma. It is used along with another medicine called ‘dexamethasone’ (an anti-inflammatory medicine).

How Pomalidomide works

Pomalidomide is in a class of medications called immunomodulatory agents. It works by helping the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow.

Common side effects of Pomalidomide

Diarrhea, Nausea, Pneumonia, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Septic shock, Clostridium difficile colitis, Influenza, Urinary tract infection, Basal cell carcinoma, Increased glucose level in blood, Electrolyte imbalance, Depression, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Dizziness, Tremors, Fainting, Cataract, Atrial fibrillation, Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs), Hypotension (low blood pressure), High blood pressure, Vomiting, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Acute kidney injury, Chronic kidney injury, Respiratory tract infection
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Expert advice for Pomalidomide

  • Pomalidomide can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day.
  • Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
  • Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
  • Do not donate blood to anyone during the treatment or after 7 days of the treatment.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
  • It makes you feel dizzy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.

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