Information about Lenalidomide
Generic Name : LenalidomideUp-to-date prescription details regarding Lenalidomide are provided here.
Pronunciation : LEN a LID o mide
Learn the correct pronunciation of the Lenalidomide, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
Therapeutic Classification : Immunomodulators
Trade Names/Brand Names of Lenalidomide
India :
International :
Revlimid
Why is Lenalidomide Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an immunomodulatory agent, prescribed for certain types of myelodysplastic syndrome and multiple myeloma either alone or with other medications. It works by helping the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow.When should Lenalidomide not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Lenalidomide?
The recommended starting dose is 25 mg once daily orally with water on days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles.How should Lenalidomide be taken?
It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Lenalidomide?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, any allergy.Patient may develop with increased risk of secondary malignancy. If it is so consult with your healthcare provider
What are the side effects of Lenalidomide?
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.General - Fatigue, fever, swelling in the extremities, chest pain and tiredness.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dry mouth.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps, back pain and bone pain.
Central Nervous system - Dizziness, tremor, difficulty in swallowing and nerve disease.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, inflammation of pharynx, lungs.
Infection - Upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, urinary tract infection and inflammation of sinus.
Skin - Rash, increased sweating, dry skin and itching.
Metabolic - Loss of appetite, decrease in calcium/potassium, dehydration and decreased weight.
Eye - Blurred vision.
Heart - High or low blood pressure.
