Pomalid 1 mg Capsule

WHAT IS POMALID 1MG?

POMALID 1MG contains pomalidomide which is an immunomodulatory drug

WHAT POMALID 1MG IS USED FOR?

It is used to treat adults with a type of cancer called multiple myeloma

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

Ketoconazole (used to treat fungal infection)
Ciprofloxacin, enoxacin (used to treat infection)
Fluvoxamine (used to treat depression)

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
Do not break, open or chew this medicine
Swallow the medicine whole, preferably with water

If you take more POMALID 1MG

If you take more POMALID 1MG than you should, talk to a doctor or go to nearest hospital immediately

If you forget to take POMALID 1MG

If you forget to take POMALID 1MG on a day when you should, take your next medicine as normal the next day. Do not increase the number of medicine you take to make up for not taking POMALID 1MG the previous day

If you stop taking POMALID 1MG

Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

it is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and is used in combination with some other medicine (dexamethasone).
It works by helping the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells.

it can be taken with or without food, but better to take it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it.

This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised.

Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. click here : Pomalid 

Most common side effects

The most common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, fever, bone pain, muscle cramp, and diarrhea. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections.

Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

It makes your skin more sensitive towards sunlight, take caution while stepping out or wear protective clothing.

USES OF POMALID CAPSULE

• Multiple myeloma

BENEFITS OF POMALID CAPSULE

In Multiple myeloma

If you have multiple myeloma, your body is destroying bone faster than it is being replaced. This makes bones weak and painful and more likely to break.

Capsule may be prescribed along with other medicines. It is an important part of your treatment and increases the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma.

This medicine will kill the abnormal cells and prevent their further growth as well as spread to other parts of the body.

Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective and may be prescribed if you do not have high blood calcium levels.

SIDE EFFECTS OF POMALID CAPSULE

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Bone pain
• Muscle cramp
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Breathing problems
• Cough
• Decreased appetite
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Low blood platelets
• Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

HOW TO USE POMALID CAPSULE

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Pomalid 1mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW POMALID CAPSULE WORKS

Pomalid 1mg Capsule is in a class of medications called immunomodulatory agents. It works by helping the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

it is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

it is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

it should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

it should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of  Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.