Description
Description
This page contains brief details about the drug pomalidomide, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Date of Approval
Pomalidomide is an antiangiogenic agent (a drug that blocks the formation of blood vessels) which was approved for its medical use on 8th February 2013.
Mechanism of Action of Pomalidomide
Pomalidomide is an antiangiogenic agent that is a derivative of thalidomide. Pomalidomide works by inhibiting the formation of blood vessels that supplies nutrition to the cancer cells and facilitates the immune system attack against cancer cells. It arrests the cell cycle and induces programmed cell death of cancer cells.
Uses of Pomalidomide
Pomalidomide has been developed to treat Multiple myeloma and Kaposi’s sarcoma. It is effective against cancer cells that are resistant against Lenalidomide.
Pomalidomide Dosage available
Pomalidomide is available in the form of tablet and capsule in the doses 1mg, 2mg and 4mg. You shall take Pomalidomide with or without food by swallowing the tablet or capsule with water once a day. If you are on hemodialysis treatment, take Pomalidomide after hemodialysis on dialysis days.
