
Pomide 2mg Capsule
Salt Composition: Pomalidomide
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
21 Capsules in Bottle
About The Product
Multiple Myeloma
Description
Pomide 2mg Capsule is an anticancer medicine with active ingredient Pomalidomide. It is prescribed to treat multiple myeloma.
It is used in the combination with some other medicine like dexamethasone but requires strict contraception due to high birth defect risk. This medicine is a powerful immunomodulatory anti-cancer drug that works by helping the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells by boosting the immune system.
It should be taken in dose and duration as advice by the doctor. Don't take more than the recommended dose.
Uses
- Multiple myeloma
Side Effects
The human body reacts differently to Pomide 2mg Capsule . Response or undesired symptoms vary from individual to individual. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine; these side effects don't need special medical attention. Whereas if the symptoms don't disappear with time or you have severe side effects, then consult your doctor immediately.
Some of the common side effects of Capsule are mentioned below:
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Breathing problems
- Bone pain
- Muscle cramp
- Diarrhea
- Cough
- Decreased appetite
How To Use
- Take Pomide 2mg Capsule in exact dose as prescribed by the doctor. The typical dose of this capsule varies with age and overall health factor of the patient. It can be taken with or without food but at a fixed time each day to get better results.
- It should be swallowed as a whole with water without crushing, chewing, or opening the capsule. Don't miss a dose or overdose the medicine.
How It Works
- Pomide 2mg Capsule is an anticancer medicine with active ingredient Pomalidomide that is a powerful immunomodulatory anti-cancer drug. It works by by boosting the immune system, stopping new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis), and killing cancer cells directly.
- This medicine helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and kill abnormal cells.
Safety Advice
Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Pomide 2mg Capsule, as alcohol can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine as well as worsen the symptoms.
Do not take Pomide 2mg Capsule without consulting the doctor in case of pregnancy, as it can be unsafe to take it during this period.
Breastfeeding women should discuss the potential risks and benefits of the Pomide 2mg Capsule with their healthcare provider before starting treatment.
Pomide 2mg Capsule may cause side effects such as dizziness or lack of concentration, which could affect your ability to drive. So it's better to avoid driving.
Share your medical history with the doctor before starting the Pomide 2mg Capsule. Do not take it without consulting a doctor if you have any kidney related issue.
Share your medical history with the doctor before starting the Pomide 2mg Capsule . Do not take it without consulting a doctor if you have any liver related issue.
FAQs
Pomide 2mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication used in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
References
- Dimopoulos, M. A., Terpos, E., Boccadoro, M., Delimpasi, S., Beksac, M., Katodritou, E., ... &Zweegman, S. (2021). Daratumumab plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone versus pomalidomide and dexamethasone alone in previously treated multiple myeloma (APOLLO): an open-label, randomised, phase 3 trial. The Lancet Oncology, 22(6), 801-812.
- Ríos-Tamayo, R., Martín-García, A., Alarcón-Payer, C., Sánchez-Rodríguez, D., de la Guardia, A. M. D. V. D., García Collado, C. G., ... & Cabeza Barrera, J. (2017). Pomalidomide in the treatment of multiple myeloma: design, development and place in therapy. Drug design, development and therapy, 2399-2408.
- Dimopoulos, M. A., Beksac, M., Pour, L., Delimpasi, S., Vorobyev, V., Quach, H., ... & Trudel, S. (2024). Belantamabmafodotin, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone in multiple myeloma. New England Journal of Medicine, 391(5), 408-421.
- Fouquet, G., Bories, C., Guidez, S., Renaud, L., Herbaux, C., Javed, S., ... & Leleu, X. (2014). Pomalidomide for multiple myeloma. Expert Review of Hematology, 7(6), 719-731.
- Chanan-Khan, A. A., Swaika, A., Paulus, A., Kumar, S. K., Mikhael, J. R., Rajkumar, S. V., ... & Lacy, M. Q. (2013). Pomalidomide: the new immunomodulatory agent for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Blood cancer journal, 3(9), e143-e143.
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