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pomalidomide

pomalidomide
Brand names: Pomalyst
No brands, forms, or strengths have been added for this generic.
High Alert Drug : Policy

Medication comments:
High Alert Drug: Chemotherapeutic Agents - Oral
 • Stored separately in pharmacy.
 • Drugs are transported in plastic bags/designated transport containers labeled with sticker indicating CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG.
Per policy, these hazardous drugs have special waste requirements. 
Generic (Brand) Waste Requirements
pomalidomide (Pomalyst) If > 3% by weight of drug remains ⇒  BLACK BUCKET 
Trace amounts/uncontaminated PPE ⇒  YELLOW BUCKET 
USP <800> Hazardous Drugs 
Per Policy, these drugs have special handling requirements (any drug with an "AOR" is exempt from these requirements under normal circumstances).
generic (Brand) Route Relative Risk Level AOR? NIOSH 2024 Table MSHI? Warnings
 pomalidomide (Pomalyst) PO High N/A 1 Yes  
NIOSH Supplemental information (2016): Females of reproductive potential must use two forms of contraception or continuously abstain from heterosexual sex during and for 4 weeks after stopping treatment FDA Pregancy Category X: Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits;

Last updated: Jun. 11, 2025



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