泊马度胺Pomalyst(pomalidomide)

泊马度胺Pomalyst(pomalidomide)

Drug name: Pomalyst (pomalidomide)
Drug alias: pomalidomide
English name: pomalidomide
R&D company: Celgene
Indications: Multiple myeloma
Model specification: 4mg

Drug details:

INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Pomalidomide POMALYST is a thalidomide analog indicated, in combination with dexamethasone, for patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies, including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor, and have demonstrated disease progression on or within 60 days after the end of the last therapy.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
4 mg orally once daily for 1-21 days in a cycle repeated until disease progression. Refer to DEXAMETHASONE for dosage.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Pregnancy

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hematologic Toxicity: Neutropenia is the most common Grade 3/4 adverse event. Monitor patients for hematologic toxicity, particularly neutropenia.
Hepatic: Hepatic failure including death; monitor liver function tests monthly.
Allergic Reactions: Angioedema and severe dermatologic reactions have been reported. Discontinue POMALYST for angioedema and severe dermatologic reactions.
Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS): Monitor patients at risk for TLS (i.e., those with high tumor burden) and take appropriate precautions.

Adverse reactions
The most common adverse reactions (≥30%) include fatigue and weakness, leukopenia, anemia, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, dyspnea, upper respiratory tract infection, back pain and fever.

Drug interactions
Strong CYP1A2 inhibitors: Avoid using strong CYP1A2 inhibitors unless medically necessary.

Use in special populations
Breastfeeding mothers: Please stop the drug or breastfeeding, taking into account the importance of the drug and considering the mother.
Avoid using POMALYST in patients with serum creatinine > 3.0 mg/dL.

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