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
Available Medicine for Pomalidomide
PomalidNatco Pharma Ltd
₹4219 to ₹159464 variant(s)
PomyeloIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹5000 to ₹158054 variant(s)
IbipolidIndiabulls pharmaceutical ltd
₹4017 to ₹80352 variant(s)
PomalongCipla Ltd
₹3000 to ₹120003 variant(s)
PomaMiracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹7980 to ₹130412 variant(s)
PomideHetero Healthcare Limited
₹3084 to ₹165673 variant(s)
PomacelGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹3600 to ₹155004 variant(s)
MyhbMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹130 to ₹200003 variant(s)
PomamacAdmac Pharma Ltd
₹3699 to ₹152993 variant(s)
PomabuzzJasgur Life Sciences
₹7500 to ₹150002 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.