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Pomalidomide
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Overview
Pomalid 4mg capsule belongs to the category of anticancer medications. This medicine is primarily used to treat multiple myeloma in adults. The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in the early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Pomalid capsule is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Lung Cancer
Pomalid 4mg capsule is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of multiple myeloma in adults. The active ingredient of Pomalid is Pomalidomide which belongs to the drug class of Immunomodulatory agents. It is taken orally with or without food as per doctor's advice. Pomalid capsule works by killing the cancer cells, thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this capsule until your doctor says to do so.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking the Pomalid 4mg capsule. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of the Pomalid capsule are mentioned below:
Fever
Cough
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Dehydration
Constipation
Low appetite
Breathlessness
Disturbed sleep
Abdominal Pain
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness & Dizziness
Muscles and joint pain
Low potassium level in the blood
Severe side effects:
Liver failure
Blood clots
Urinary tract infection
Severe allergic reactions
Low level of white blood cells
Pomalid 4mg capsule is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this capsule after consulting your healthcare expert.
Pomalid 4mg capsule is an anticancer medicine that belongs to the drug class of Immunomodulatory agents. This capsule boosts the immune system to kill the cancer cells. Moreover, it prevents the formation of the blood vessels which provide blood to cancer cells. As well as it helps the bone marrow to produce healthy blood cells. It also kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow. This is how it inhibits the development and spread of cancer cells.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Pomalid 4mg capsule. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Pomalid 4mg capsule may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such a condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Pomalid 4mg capsule is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking the Pomalid 4mg capsule.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking the Pomalid 4mg capsule.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting the Pomalid 4mg capsule if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Pomalid 4mg capsule. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with the Pomalid 4mg capsule.
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Pomalidcapsule. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Pomalid. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Pomalid 4mg capsule. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Pomalid capsule, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Pomalid 4mg capsule. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function, cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) at proper intervals after taking Pomalid 4mg capsule.
In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Pomalid 4mg capsule, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Pomalid, like unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever), or other signs of infection, it is important to Inform your doctor as soon as possible.
No, the Pomalid 4mg capsule is neither a chemotherapy nor a targeted therapy drug. It belongs to an immunomodulatory drug that boosts the immune system to kill cancer cells.
It is advised to consult your healthcare expert before taking Pomalid if you are a diabetic patient. He will prescribe the drug accordingly.
If you're taking any prescribed or non-prescribed medication, it is advised to share it with your doctor before taking Pomalid. This drug can interact with the capsule and may affect its proper action.
Pomalid 4mg capsule is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. It is also considered unsafe for children below the age of 18. It is also not for patients who have a heart attack, high blood pressure, hepatitis infection, or any respiratory disorder.
Taking Pomalid 4mg capsule while infected with hepatitis virus can revive the virus and lead to the outbreak of the virus in the body.
No, it is not advised to donate blood while on treatment with Pomalid because donated blood may be given to pregnant women and passed to the baby through the blood. It further causes severe birth defects and secondary cancers.
