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Pomide 2mg Capsule

Pomide 2mg Capsule is used to treat a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma in adults 18 years or older. It contains Pomalidomide. Pomalidomide is both a targeted therapy drug and an immunotherapy drug, which works in several different ways. It can help the immune system attack and destroy cancer cells (immune system modulator); it kills or stops cancer cells' growth (cancer growth inhibitor). On the other side, it can block the development of new blood vessels, which cancer cells need to grow and spread (angiogenesis inhibitor).

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of Pomide 2mg Capsule
  • Talk to your doctor about medicines to manage neutropenia based on the underlying cause.
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick.
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water.
  • Avoid unpasteurized dairy products.
  • Include iron-rich foods like dark leafy vegetables, lean red meat, legumes and fish in your diet.
  • Consume vitamin C-rich foods as they aid iron absorption.
  • Limit tea, cocoa, and coffee as these can slow iron absorption.
  • Exercise regularly; however, do not overdo it.
  • Managing a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) caused by medication usage requires a multi-step approach. Here are some steps to help manage the condition:
  • Inform your doctor about your low platelet count and medication usage. They will assess the situation and guide the best course of action.
  • Your doctor may recommend adjusting or stopping the medication that is causing a low platelet count. This could involve switching to alternative medication or reducing the dosage.
  • Monitor your platelet count regularly through blood tests to track any changes. This will help the doctor determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
  • If an underlying condition, such as infection or inflammation, contributes to the low platelet count, your doctor will treat it.
  • In some cases, alternative treatments like platelet transfusions or medications that stimulate platelet production may be necessary.
  • Avoid risky activities and certain medications; eat a balanced diet with plenty of water to reduce bleeding risk and boost overall health.
  • If you experience severe bleeding or bruising, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
  • Boost your immunity by including immune rich foods in your diet and always remember to stay hydrated.
  • Get sufficient sleep and manage stress which helps in improving white blood cell count.
  • Consult your doctor for an effective treatment to improve the blood cell count and get regular body check up to monitor changes in the count.
  • Try to prevent the factors that cause a decrease in the white blood cells that may lead to impaired immunity.
  • Nourish your body with a balanced diet with protein-rich foods like fish, eggs, and beans. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts provide essential vitamins and minerals. If necessary, consider vitamin B12 and folate supplements.
  • Practice good hygiene to protect yourself from infections. Wash your hands often, stay up-to-date on vaccinations, avoid crowded areas, and take care when handling food, pets, and diapers.
  • Aim for a good night's sleep, targeting 8 hours of sleep. Find calm through stress-reducing practices like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing. Regular physical activity can also help.
  • Stay healthy by drinking plenty of water, eating probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt, and limiting processed foods and sugars. Consult your doctor, if you are having difficulties or concerns.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PomalidomideBCG vaccine
Critical
PomalidomideEthinylestradiol
Severe

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PomalidomideBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
Taking the BCG vaccine with Pomide 2mg Capsule can increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pomide 2mg Capsule with BCG vaccine is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PomalidomideEthinylestradiol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
Pomide 2mg Capsule can cause serious blood clots, and taking it with Ethinyl estradiol may enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pomide 2mg Capsule and Ethinylestradiol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, or numbness or weakness on one side of the body, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PomalidomideDienestrol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
Taking Pomide 2mg Capsule with Dienestrol together can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pomide 2mg Capsule with Dienestrol together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, as well as numbness or weakness on one side of the body, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
PomalidomideAdalimumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
When Pomide 2mg Capsule is taken with Adalimumab, it can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pomide 2mg Capsule and Adalimumab, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PomalidomideLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
Combining Pomide 2mg Capsule with Leflunomide can increase the risk and severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Leflunomide and Pomide 2mg Capsule, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PomalidomideClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
Taking Pomide 2mg Capsule with Clozapine can increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Pomide 2mg Capsule and Clozapine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, If you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PomalidomideEtanercept
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
When Etanercept is used with Pomide 2mg Capsule, the likelihood or severity of infection may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pomide 2mg Capsule and Etanercept, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PomalidomideBaricitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Baricitinib and Pomide 2mg Capsule can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, baricitinib can be taken with Pomide 2mg Capsule if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PomalidomideInfliximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
When Pomide 2mg Capsule is taken with Infliximab, it can increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Pomide 2mg Capsule and Infliximab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PomalidomideToremifene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pomide 2mg Capsule:
When Pomide 2mg Capsule is taken with Toremifene, can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pomide 2mg Capsule with Toremifene can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, blood in the cough, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, as well as numbness or weakness on one side of the body, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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