pomalidomide

Definition of pomalidomide

pomalidomide (PAH-muh-LIH-doh-mide): A drug that is similar to thalidomide and is used alone or with other drugs to treat adults with certain types of multiple myeloma or Kaposi sarcoma. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Pomalidomide may help the immune system kill cancer cells. It may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Pomalidomide is a type of immunomodulating agent and a type of antiangiogenesis agent. Also called CC-4047 and Pomalyst.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms