Is pomalidomide a chemotherapy?
Pomalidomide is the generic name for the trade name chemotherapy drug Pomalyst®. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name Pomalyst® when referring to the generic drug pomalidomide.
How is pomalidomide administered?
Pomalidomide should be administered on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal). Missed doses may be administered if within 12 hours of the usual dosing time of pomalidomide.
What is the half life of Pomalyst?
Pomalidomide
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Metabolism | Liver (mostly CYP1A2- and CYP3A4-mediated; some minor contributions by CYP2C19 and CYP2D6) |
| Elimination half-life | 7.5 hours |
| Excretion | Urine (73%), faeces (15%) |
| Identifiers |
Who manufactures Imnovid?
Celgene
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Summit, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Key people | Robert J. Hugin (Executive Chairman) Mark Alles (CEO) |
| Products | Revlimid Abraxane Pomalyst/Imnovid Thalomid Idhifa |
| Revenue | $15.281 billion (2018) |
How long can you take pomalidomide?
A cycle of pomalidomide and dexamethasone lasts 28 days (4 weeks). You have this treatment for as long as it’s working and the side effects aren’t too bad. You take pomalidomide capsules once a day.
When should I take pomalidomide?
Taking pomalidomide capsules Take the capsules at about the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow them whole with a glass of water. The capsules should not be chewed or opened. You may be given capsules of different strengths.
Is pomalidomide FDA approved?
On February 8, 2013, the FDA approved pomalidomide (Pomalyst; Celgene), the most recent IMiD, for the treatment of patients with MM who have received at least 2 previous therapies, including lenalidomide and bortezomib, and have demonstrated disease progression within 60 days of the completion of the last therapy.
Is pomalidomide generic?
The generic ingredient in POMALYST is pomalidomide.
When does Pomalyst go generic?
May 14, 2027 – May 14, 2027 –
What is the cost of pomalidomide?
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma). Learn more about this drug here. This is a brand name drug and a generic may be available. The average cost for 21 Capsule(s), 2mg each, is $40,030.56.