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    • POMALYST (Brand for POMALIDOMIDE)

POMALIDOMIDE (pom a LID oh mide) treats multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. It may also be used to treat Kaposi sarcoma, a cancer that often causes lesions on the skin or inside the mouth. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.


POMALYST (Brand for POMALIDOMIDE) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Pomalidomide 1mg, Oral capsule

    • Interaction: Tobacco
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Do not smoke or use tobacco products while taking this medication. When used together, your medication may not work as well for you.
    • Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid smoking tobacco while taking pomalidomide. Smoking tobacco has been observed to decrease pomalidomide exposure by approximately 32% and may decrease efficacy.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.