Pomalidomide Capsules

What are Pomalidomide Capsules?

Pomalidomide is sold under the brand name Pomalyst. Pomalidomide is used in combination with dexamethasone to treat multiple myeloma ( a type of cancer of the bone marrow) that has not improved during or within 60 days of treatment with at least two other medications. It includes lenalidomide ( Revlimid) and a proteasome inhibitor such as bortezomib (Velcade) or carfilzomib ( Kyprolis). It is used to treat Kaposi’s sarcoma ( a type of cancer that causes abnormal tissue to grow on different parts of the body) related to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( AIDS) after unsuccessful treat other medications or in people with Kaposi’s sarcoma who do not have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

What is Multiple myeloma?

Multiple myeloma is a rare blood cancer that affects your plasma cells. Plasma cells are white blood cells and part of the immune system. Plasma cells (sometimes called B cells) make antibodies. These antibodies, called immunoglobulins, help to fight infection.

• How does Multiple myeloma occur?

Multiple myeloma occurs when healthy cells turn into abnormal cells that multiply and produce abnormal antibodies called M proteins. This change starts a fall of medical issues and conditions that can affect your bones, your kidneys, and your body ability’s to make healthy red and white blood cells and platelets.

• What are the signs and symptoms of Multiple myeloma?

Signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma can vary and early in the disease, there may include:

• Bone pain
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Mental weakness
• Fatigue
• Frequent infection
• Weight loss
• Weakness in your legs
• Excessive thirst

Pomalidomide Capsules should be taken with or without a meal as prescribed by your doctor. Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Dose and duration will be decided by the necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking medicine before your doctor’s advice. 

The common side effects of this medicine include black, tarry stools, bladder pain, bloating, bloody nose, body aches, and burning chest pain. Pomalidomide can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood. It increases the chances of getting an infection. It lowers the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. 

Benefits of pomalidomide Capsules?

• In the treatment of Multiple myeloma

Pomalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone may benefit patients with multiple myeloma that has worsened despite other treatments. Patients who receive the combination therapy live longer without the disease progression. It works to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. It prevents its multiplication and spreading.

Side effects of Pomalidomide Capsules

There are Some major and minor side effects of this medicine. But not all side effects need doctor’s attention. If you may experience any side effects that become serious, You may consult your doctor. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include:

•  Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Weight changes
• Unusual sweating
• Anxiety
• Dry skin
• Swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• Joint muscle or back pain
• Sleeping trouble

How Pomalidomide Capsule is taken?

Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. Take Voriconazole Tablets by mouth with or without a meal. Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Dose and duration will decide your doctor. You are not allowed to crush, chew and break the medicine. Swallow it as a whole. Drink plenty of water. Do not miss the dose. If you miss a dose skip the missed dose and follow your schedule regularly on the next day. Do not double the dose. Take medicine every day on time as prescribed by your doctor. Much other medicine can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medication you are using during the treatment.

How do Pomalidomide Capsules work?

This medicine is in a class of medications called immunomodulatory agents. It works to help the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow.