Description
Composition Pomalidomide 2mg
Substitutes Pomyelo, POMALYST, Pomalong, Pomavia
Shipping class Room Temperature
Medicine Overview of Pomalid 2mg
Uses of Pomalid 2mg
It is used in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma.
Pomalid 2mg side effects
Common
Fatigue, Fever, Bone pain, Muscle cramp, Diarrhea, Nausea, Constipation, Breathing difficulty, 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)
How to use Pomalid 2mg
Pomalid 2mg Capsule is to be taken on an empty stomach.To be taken as instructed by doctor
How Pomalid 2mg works
Pomalid 2mg Capsule 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.
In Depth Information on Pomalid 2mg
Expert advice for Pomalid 2mg
- Use in Children: This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
- Hematologic Toxicities: This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from hematological toxicities due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. It is recommended to monitor complete blood picture weekly for the first eight weeks and monthly thereafter while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
- Neuropathy: This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with or at risk for neuropathy due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, corrective measures, appropriate patient/caregiver counseling, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
- Smoking: Smoking is not recommended during the treatment with this medicine, since it may alter the desired effects of Pomalid 4 mg Capsule. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority.
- Thromboembolism: This medicine may cause venous and arterial thromboembolic events and should be used with extreme caution in patients with prior thrombosis or any known risk factors.
- Prophylactic antithrombotic measures are recommended and the choice of regimen should be based on the assessment of the patient’s underlying risk factors. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
- Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS): This medicine may cause a condition called Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) an abnormality that occurs as a complication of cancer therapy, where a large number of tumor cells are killed and released into the bloodstream. Report signs and symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome such as diarrhea, muscle cramps, weakness, numbness, nausea, vomiting, etc. to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
- Interaction with Medicine such as Live attenuated vaccines and related products,, Deferiprone, Infliximab, Adalimumab, Clozapine.
Pomalid 2mg related warnings
Special precautions for Pomalid 2mg
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects on the unborn baby.
Lactation
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for a specific period of time or prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
Driving
caution
This medicine may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, muscle weakness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Kidney
caution
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver
caution
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
What if you miss a dose of Pomalid 2mg?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
