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
Medicine brands for Pomalidomide
PomalidNatco Pharma Ltd
₹3955 to ₹149493 variant(s)
PomyeloIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹4687 to ₹148174 variant(s)
IbipolidIndiabulls pharmaceutical ltd
₹3766 to ₹75332 variant(s)
PomalongCipla Ltd
₹2812 to ₹112503 variant(s)
PomcadCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1870 to ₹74953 variant(s)
PomalexSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹4185 to ₹167413 variant(s)
PomaMiracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹7481 to ₹122252 variant(s)
PomaviaLupin Ltd
₹6398 to ₹154052 variant(s)
PomideHetero Healthcare Limited
₹2891 to ₹155313 variant(s)
PomamacAdmac Pharma Ltd
₹3467 to ₹143423 variant(s)
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.