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Pomalyst Alternatives Compared

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Pomalyst (pomalidomide) Revlimid (lenalidomide) Velcade (bortezomib)
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Pomalyst (pomalidomide) Revlimid (lenalidomide) Velcade (bortezomib)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Multiple Myeloma, Kaposi's Sarcoma. Pomalyst may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Follicular Lymphoma, Anemia, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Lymphoma, Marginal Zone Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Diseases. Revlimid may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Velcade may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Pomalyst has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Revlimid has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 28 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect.

Velcade has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 21 capsule
Strength 1 mg
Per unit* $1,192.14
Cost* $25,034.97

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Quantity 28 capsule
Strength 2.5 mg
Per unit* $931.11
Cost* $26,071.04

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Quantity 1 powder for injection
Strength 3.5 mg
Per unit* $1,682.78
Cost* $1,682.78

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule
  • Injectable powder for injection
Brand Names

N/A

N/A

 Other bortezomib brands include: Boruzu
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

9.5 hours

3 hours

15 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 389 drugs are known to interact with Pomalyst:

  • 90 major drug interactions (334 brand and generic names)
  • 299 moderate drug interactions (844 brand and generic names)

A total of 271 drugs are known to interact with Revlimid:

  • 104 major drug interactions (369 brand and generic names)
  • 166 moderate drug interactions (466 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 479 drugs are known to interact with Velcade:

  • 65 major drug interactions (182 brand and generic names)
  • 349 moderate drug interactions (2639 brand and generic names)
  • 65 minor drug interactions (222 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • If you are a smoker, you should be aware that cigarette smoking may reduce the blood levels and... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Limited evidence suggest that green tea may interfere with the antitumor effects of bortezomib... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

February 08, 2013

December 27, 2005

May 13, 2003
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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