Pomalex 1mg(Pomalidomide Capsules)

Product Description

ProductName : Pomalex 1mg

GenericName : Pomalidomide Capsules

Manufacturer: Sun Pharma

Uses

Pomalidomideis used with anothermedication(such as dexamethasone) to treat atype ofcancerin the bone marrow (multiple myeloma). It works byslowing or stopping the growth ofcancercells.

Howto use Pomalidomide Capsule

Thismedicationmustbe used only within the Pomalyst REMS guidelines in order to avoid any possibleexposure of an unborn baby to the drug. Consult your doctororpharmacistfor more information. See also Warning section.

Readthe Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start takingpomalidomide and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, askyour doctor or pharmacist.

Takethis medication bymouthwith or without food as directed by yourdoctor, usually once daily for 21 days, then stopping the medication for 7days. This is one cycle of treatment. Continue taking the medication this wayas directed by your doctor.

Swallowthe capsules whole with water. Do not open, break, crush or chew the capsulesor handle them more than needed. If any of the powder from the capsule gets onyourskin, wash the area with soap and water.

Side Effects

Seealso Warning section.

Dizziness,confusion, tiredness,weakness,constipation,diarrhea,back/bone pain,muscle pain/cramps,nausea,vomiting, and lossof appetite may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell yourdoctor orpharmacistpromptly.

Peopleusing thismedicationmay have serious side effects. However, yourdoctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has judged that the benefitto you is greater than the risk ofside effects. Careful monitoring by yourdoctor may decrease your risk.

Tellyour doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: numbness/tingling/swelling of the arms/legs/hands/feet, shortness of breath.

Thismedication decreases bone marrow function, an effect that may lead to a lownumber ofblood cellssuch as red cells, white cells, and platelets.This effect can causeanemia, decrease your bodys ability to fight aninfection, or cause easy bruising/bleeding. Get medical help right away if youhave any of the following symptoms: unusual tiredness, paleskin, easybruising/bleeding, signs of infection (such as fever, chills,swollenlymph nodes, persistentsore throat,cough).

Precautions

Beforetaking pomalidomide, tell your doctor orpharmacistif you areallergic to it; or tothalidomideorlenalidomide; or if youhave any otherallergies. This product may contain inactive ingredientswhich can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacistfor more details.

Interactions

Druginteractionsmay change how yourmedicationswork or increaseyour risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain allpossibledrug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use(including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share itwith your doctor andpharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosageof any medicines without your doctors approval.