Pomalidomide is used in order to treat adults with multiple myeloma. This is a sort of cancer of plasma cells (a type of white blood cell (WBC) found in the bone marrow).
This drug is either used with the dexamethasone and bortezomib for patients who:
had their disease worsen on their last treatment
have already had at least one prior treatment regimen including lenalidomide
Or dexamethasone for patients whose disease has gotten worse after at least two other treatments including lenalidomide and bortezomib.
Pomalidomide works in the bone marrow. It stimulates the immune system to attack the growth of cancerous myeloma cells. It helps in resisting the growth of the cancer cells. Pomalidomide when used with the dexamethasone or bortezomib can stop or prevent multiple myeloma from getting worse.
Do not take this medication if:
You are pregnant
You are at risk of becoming pregnant
You become pregnant during pomalidomide treatment
You are breastfeeding
You are allergic to pomalidomide, lenalidomide or thalidomide or any of the other ingredients in pomalyst.
Side Effects of Pomalidomide: Like all medicines, pomalidomide for multiple myeloma can have side effects. These are not all the possible side effects that may be experienced when taking Pomalidomide 4mg. If any side effects not listed here are experienced, or these bother you or do not go away, tell your healthcare professional.
Side effects may include:
Headache
Tremor
Difficulty sleeping
Tiredness
Rash
Itching
Fever
Flu (influenza), nose, throat and sinus infections
Swelling of arms or legs
Changes in taste (dysgeusia)
Inflammation of mouth and lips (stomatitis)
Diarrhea
Nausea
Constipation
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Indigestion (dyspepsia)
Bloating (abdominal distension)
Weight loss
Abdominal pain
Pelvic pain
Back pain
Chest pain
Muscle spasm
Falls
Difficulty breathing
Breathlessness (dyspnea)
Cough
Dizziness
Pomalidomide 2 mg can be responsible for causing abnormal blood test results. Your healthcare providers will determine when to perform blood tests and will interpret the results.
This is not a complete list of adverse effects. If you have any unexpected adverse effects after taking this multiple myeloma medication, please discuss with your doctor or pharmacist.