Pomalidomide

Common brands: Pomalyst, Hemady, Maxidex, Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone 1.5 Mg

Top reporter: Celgene Corporation

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100,554
Total Reports
46,762
Serious Reports
13,869
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (13.79%)

Patient Demographics

Male
50,119
Female
46,840

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Pomalidomide.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 PLASMA CELL MYELOMA 7,942
8.9%
2 DEATH 7,602
8.6%
3 FATIGUE 7,373
8.3%
4 PNEUMONIA 6,221
7.0%
5 OFF LABEL USE 4,481
5.0%
6 DIARRHOEA 3,829
4.3%
7 WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT DECREASED 3,618
4.1%
8 NEUTROPENIA 3,270
3.7%
9 RASH 3,002
3.4%
10 DYSPNOEA 2,812
3.2%
11 NEUROPATHY PERIPHERAL 2,641
3.0%
12 ASTHENIA 2,640
3.0%
13 CONSTIPATION 2,629
3.0%
14 NAUSEA 2,514
2.8%
15 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 2,226
2.5%
16 DIZZINESS 2,211
2.5%
17 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,120
2.4%
18 PYREXIA 1,910
2.2%
19 PERIPHERAL SWELLING 1,853
2.1%
20 COVID-19 1,828
2.1%
21 FULL BLOOD COUNT DECREASED 1,744
2.0%
22 PLATELET COUNT DECREASED 1,731
1.9%
23 FALL 1,705
1.9%
24 ANAEMIA 1,681
1.9%
25 NASOPHARYNGITIS 1,654
1.9%
26 MALAISE 1,555
1.8%
27 BACK PAIN 1,542
1.7%
28 MUSCLE SPASMS 1,513
1.7%
29 PRURITUS 1,472
1.7%
30 PAIN 1,462
1.6%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.