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Pomalidomide - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Information about Pomalidomide

Generic Name : Pomalidomide
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Pomalidomide are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.
You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Pomalidomide

International :


Pomalyst

Why is Pomalidomide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anti-angiogenic and immunomodulator, prescribed for multiple myeloma.

When should Pomalidomide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated to pregnant women.

What is the dosage of Pomalidomide?

4 mg per day taken orally on days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles until disease progression.

How should Pomalidomide be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, without food, at least two hours before or two hours after a meal.

What are the warnings and precautions for Pomalidomide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of smoking, any other medical condition, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Monitor complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Pomalidomide?

Most Common - Fatigue, weakness, decrease in white blood cells, anemia, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, upper-respiratory tract infections, back pain and fever.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting.
Infections - Pneumonia, urinary tract infection.
Musculoskeletal - Musculoskeletal pain, chest pain, muscle spasms, joint pain, pain in extremity, muscular weakness, bone pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, cough, nosebleed.
Metabolic - Decreased appetite, increase in blood minerals.
Skin - Excess sweat, rash, night sweats, dry skin, itching.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, tremor, headache, neuropathy peripheral, sleeplessness, confusion, anxiety.
Lab Tests - Blood creatinine increased, weight increased or decreased.
Genitourinary - Kidney failure.

What are the other precautions for Pomalidomide?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Pomalidomide?

Store it at room temperature (20°C to 25°C)
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