Pomalidomide and Epstein-barr virus infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Epstein-barr virus infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Pomalidomide (pomalidomide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Dexamethasone, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Epstein-barr virus infection when taking Pomalidomide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,524 people who have side effects when taking Pomalidomide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pomalidomide?

Pomalidomide has active ingredients of pomalidomide. eHealthMe is studying from 14,524 Pomalidomide users. Check the latest studies of Pomalidomide.

What is Epstein-barr virus infection?

Epstein-barr virus infection is found to be associated with 410 drugs and 744 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Epstein-barr virus infection.

On Jul, 11, 2026

14,524 people reported to have side effects when taking Pomalidomide.
Among them, 12 people (0.08%) have Epstein-barr virus infection.

Could Pomalidomide cause Epstein-barr virus infection?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Epstein-barr virus infection when taking Pomalidomide? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Epstein-barr virus infection when taking Pomalidomide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pomalidomide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Epstein-barr virus infection? *

Plasmacytoma (neoplasm of plasma cells (usually in bone marrow)): 6 people, 50.00%
Transaminases Increased: 5 people, 41.67%
Hepatotoxicity (chemical-driven liver damage): 5 people, 41.67%
Hepatitis Acute: 5 people, 41.67%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 5 people, 41.67%
Lymphocytosis (an increase in the number or proportion of lymphocytes in the blood): 5 people, 41.67%
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): 5 people, 41.67%
Osteolysis (dissolution of bone): 5 people, 41.67%
Pain: 5 people, 41.67%
Pancreatic Atrophy: 5 people, 41.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 10 people, 83.33%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 25.00%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pomalidomide (the active ingredients of Pomalidomide) and Pomalidomide (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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