Pomalidomide (Pomalyst)
In clinical trials. Also known as CC-4047.
General information
Class/mechanism: Second-generation immunomodulatory drug (IMiD) similar to Thalidomide (Thalomid); mechanism not fully understood. Pomalidomide's mechanism may involve immunomodulatory, antiinflammatory, and antiangiogenic effects and suppression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α).[1]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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Patient drug information
No information available.
References
- ↑ Tefferi A, Verstovsek S, Barosi G, Passamonti F, Roboz GJ, Gisslinger H, Paquette RL, Cervantes F, Rivera CE, Deeg HJ, Thiele J, Kvasnicka HM, Vardiman JW, Zhang Y, Bekele BN, Mesa RA, Gale RP, Kantarjian HM. Pomalidomide is active in the treatment of anemia associated with myelofibrosis. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Sep 20;27(27):4563-9. Epub 2009 Aug 3. link to original article PubMed