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Lenalidomide - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Lenalidomide Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Lenalidomide-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Lenalidomide brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Lenalidomide
Pronunciation : LEN a LID o mide
Therapeutic Classification : Immunomodulators

Brand Names or Trade 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.

What are the other precautions for Lenalidomide?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Lenalidomide?

Store it at room temperature.

Lenalidomide: Uses, Dosage, Side effects, Precautions, Interactions


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