Pomalidomide

ATC Code L04AX06

Pomalidomide

Definition

An orally bioavailable derivative of thalidomide with potential immunomodulating, antiangiogenic and antineoplastic activities. Although its exact mechanism of action has yet to be fully elucidated, pomalidomide appears to inhibit TNF-alpha production, enhance the activity of T cells and natural killer (NK) cells and enhance antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC). In addition, pomalidomide may inhibit tumor angiogenesis, promote cell cycle arrest in susceptible tumor cell populations, and stimulate erythropoeisis.

Also known as 3-Amino-N-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)phthalimide, 4-Amino-2-(2,6-dioxo-3-piperidyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione, 4-Aminothalidomide, Actimid, CC 4047, CC-4047, CC4047, Imnovid, POMALIDOMIDE, Pomalyst — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Multiple myeloma may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Lymphoid system may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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