How to Take Pomalidomide and Dose of Pomalidomide| Medindia

Find out how to take Pomalidomide (drug) and its dose. Describes the best time to take the drug and precautions if any that should be followed.

Written & Compiled by Madhumathi Palaniappan | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team

How to take Pomalidomide

How it should be taken

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

Dosage & When it is to be taken

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

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated to pregnant women.

Why it is prescribed (Indications)

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

Warnings and Precautions

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.

Storage Conditions

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

Drug Name : Pomalidomide

Pomalidomide(Pomalyst) generic is an anti-angiogenic and immunomodulator, prescribed for multiple myeloma.
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