Drug Interaction Report

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with pomalidomide, you should let your doctor know before receiving measles virus vaccine. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on pomalidomide, you may be at risk for developing an infection from the vaccine or have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of pomalidomide therapy. Conversely, if you have recently been vaccinated with measles virus vaccine, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with pomalidomide for a few weeks. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with pomalidomide, you should let your doctor know before receiving rubella virus vaccine. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on pomalidomide, you may be at risk for developing an infection from the vaccine or have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of pomalidomide therapy. Conversely, if you have recently been vaccinated with rubella virus vaccine, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with pomalidomide for a few weeks. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with pomalidomide, you should let your doctor know before receiving mumps virus vaccine. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on pomalidomide, you may be at risk for developing an infection from the vaccine or have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of pomalidomide therapy. Conversely, if you have recently been vaccinated with mumps virus vaccine, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with pomalidomide for a few weeks. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

If you are a smoker, you should be aware that cigarette smoking may reduce the blood levels and effects of pomalidomide. Talk to your health care professional if you have any questions or concerns. Pomalidomide should be taken with water the same time everyday on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.