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Side effect(s) of Pomalidomide


Review the side-effects of Pomalidomide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common
- Fatigue, weakness, decrease in white blood cells, anemia, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, upper-respiratory tract infections, back pain and fever.

   Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting.

   Infections
- Pneumonia, urinary tract infection.

   Musculoskeletal
- Musculoskeletal pain, chest pain, muscle spasms, joint pain, pain in extremity, muscular weakness, bone pain.

   Respiratory
- Difficulty in breathing, cough, nosebleed.

   Metabolic
- Decreased appetite, increase in blood minerals.

   Skin
- Excess sweat, rash, night sweats, dry skin, itching.

   Central Nervous System
- Dizziness, tremor, headache, neuropathy peripheral, sleeplessness, confusion, anxiety.

   Lab Tests
- Blood creatinine increased, weight increased or decreased.

   Genitourinary
- Kidney failure.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Pomalidomide

Pomalidomide(Pomalyst) generic is an anti-angiogenic and immunomodulator, prescribed for multiple myeloma.


Trade Names for Pomalidomide

International :


Pomalyst
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