Pomalidomide

Uses

Pomalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma. It is administered in conjunction with another medication called dexamethasone, which is an anti-inflammatory agent.

How it Works

How Pomalidomide Works Pomalidomide is classified as an immunomodulatory agent. It functions by assisting the bone marrow in producing normal blood cells and by eliminating abnormal cells within the bone marrow.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Pomalidomide include diarrhea, nausea, pneumonia, bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), septic shock, Clostridium difficile colitis, influenza, urinary tract infection, basal cell carcinoma, increased blood glucose levels, electrolyte imbalance, depression, peripheral sensory neuropathy, dizziness, tremors, fainting, cataracts, atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs), hypotension (low blood pressure), hypertension (high blood pressure), vomiting, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), acute kidney injury, chronic kidney injury, and respiratory tract infection.

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