Pomalidomide (Medsurge)™

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Pomalidomide Medsurge, in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, is indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior treatment regimen including lenalidomide.,Pomalidomide Medsurge, in combination with dexamethasone, is indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior treatment regimens, including both lenalidomide and bortezomib, and have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 12 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Capsule, hard
• Oral
• Hard gelatin capsules with orange opaque body imprinted with P2 in white ink and dark blue opaque cap, containing pale yellow powder.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 14s
• 21s

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: pomalidomide

This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without medical advice, as this may cause harm to you or your baby.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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