Pomalidomide
Written By Dr. Radhika Dua
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa GarchaLast updated 23 Mar 2020 | 09:46 AM (UTC)
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
Fatigue, Fever, Bone pain, Muscle cramp, Diarrhea, Nausea1a, Constipation, Breathing problems, Cough, Decreased appetite, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Low blood platelets, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
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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.