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Pomired 4mg Capsule

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Product introduction

Pomired 4mg Capsule 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 is an anti-cancer medicine.

Uses of Pomired Capsule

Benefits of Pomired 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. Pomired 4mg 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 Pomired 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 of Pomired

  • 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 Pomired Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Pomired 4mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pomired 4mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pomired 4mg Capsule 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
UNSAFE
Pomired 4mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Pomired 4mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pomired 4mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pomired 4mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Pomired 4mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pomired 4mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Pomired 4mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day.
  • Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
  • Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
  • Do not donate blood to anyone during the treatment or after 7 days of the treatment.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
  • It makes you feel dizzy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phthalimides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Immunomodulatory derivatives of thalidomide

Patient concerns

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Please tell me the interpretation of the attach report, if possible. Also guide for further treatment process.
Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai
Medical Oncology and Hematology
U r having multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma can be cured or not
Dr. Rohan Khandelwal
Surgical Oncology
Yes, if diagnosed at the right stage
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References

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  2. Pomalidomide. Summit, New Jersey: Celgene Corporation; 2013 [revised Dec 2017]. (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Medscape. Pomalidomide. [Accessed 26 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Pomired 4mg Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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21.0 capsules in 1 strip
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