Hydase Injection and Pomalyst

• Generic Name: hyaluronidase
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase, Wydase, Hydase

Hyaluronidase is a natural substance found in the body, which is collected from either cows or pigs. It is cleaned up to remove animal substances. It may also be produced in a laboratory that recreates it from human albumin sources.

Hyaluronidase injection is a spreading substance. It is used with other medicines given under the skin to improve their uptake by the body. This method of drug delivery is only used when the drug cannot be given by injection into a vein. Hyaluronidase injection is also used to increase absorption of fluids or medicines that are injected into your skin. It also used to help improve absorption of radioactive substances during a procedure called subcutaneous urography.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: pomalidomide
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Pomalyst

Pomalyst (pomalidomide) affects the immune system. It promotes immune responses to help slow tumor growth.

Pomalyst is used to treat multiple myeloma (cancer resulting from a progressive blood disease). It is usually given after at least two other medications have been tried without success.

Pomalyst is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and agree to use birth control measures as required.