Pomalidomide 4mg, 2mg online price in India

Pomalidomide 4mg capsules is used to treat multiple myeloma in combination with other medications (dexamethasone). It also works by assisting the bone marrow in the production of normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells.

Pomalidomide capsules is used for chemotherapy. It belongs to the immunomodulatory agents group and is used to treat multiple myeloma in adults. It is a type of cancer that mainly affects certain white blood cells called the plasma cells. These cells grow uncontrolled and accumulate in the bone marrow, damaging the bones and kidneys.

The dose and duration of the medication will be determined by your doctor. Pomalidomide 4mg capsules can be taken with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time every day. Avoid taking too much and doing it incorrectly, which can result in serious side effects. It may take some time to see or feel the benefits of the medicine, but do not stop taking it until your doctor tells you to.

This medicine can reduce the number of blood cells (red and white blood cells) in the blood, thereby increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells, along with your heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Tell your doctor if you are using any other medicines, because other medicines can affect or be affected by pomalidomide. This medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. To avoid pregnancy, both males and females must use effective contraception during treatment. It makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight; therefore, use caution when going outside or wear protective clothing.

Benefits of pomalidomide

Multiple myeloma

When you have multiple myeloma, your body destroys bone faster than it replaces it. This causes bones to become brittle and painful. Pomalidomide may be prescribed in conjunction with other medications. It is an important part of your treatment and helps people with multiple myeloma live longer lives. 

This medication will kill the abnormal cells and prevent them from growing and spreading to other parts of the body. To get the most benefit, carefully follow your doctor’s instructions. Calcium and Vitamin D3 supplements are also effective and may be prescribed if you do not have high blood calcium levels.

How pomalidomide capsules works

Pomalidomide 4mg capsules are a type of medication known as an immunomodulatory agent. It works by helping the bone marrow produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal bone marrow cells.

References:

1. Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [ Revised on Feb 2022] [ Accessed on 28 Nov 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1262.pdf
2. Celgene corporation, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on Dec 2017] [ Accessed on 28 Nov 2022], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/204026s019lbl.pdf
3. Rafael Rios-Tamayo et al; Pomalidomide in the treatment of multiple myeloma: design, development and place in therapy; Drug Design, Development and Therapy; Published on 28/08/2017; Accessed on 28/09/2022; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860711/

Uses of pomalidomide

• Multiple myeloma

How to use pomalidomide

Take this medication at the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Pomalidomide capsules can be taken with or without food, but it is best to take them at a fixed time.

Pomalidomide side effects

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Bone pain
• Muscle cramp
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Breathing problems
• Cough
• Decreased appetite
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Low blood platelets
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Anemia

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