Lenalidomide

lenalidomide

Brand(s):

• Lenalid

Manufacturer:

• Natco Pharma Limited

Disease(s):

• Tumor Growth / Anemia / Multiple Myeloma / Cell Lymphoma

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Lenalidomide is an immunomodulator used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count), multiple myeloma (a cancer of plasma cells), and mantle cell lymphoma (a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma). It is also used to treat myelodysplastic syndrome caused by a specific chromosome abnormality called deletion 5q MDS.

Lenalidomide works by affecting the immune system to help slow tumor growth and improve blood cell production.

Important information

Do not take Lenalidomide if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Lenalidomide can cause severe birth defects if taken during pregnancy. You must use two forms of birth control while taking this medicine and for 4 weeks after you stop taking it.

Lenalidomide can also increase your risk of developing blood clots, heart problems, and other serious side effects. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Lenalidomide.

Before taking Lenalidomide

Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• A history of blood clots or stroke
• Lactose intolerance
• A history of allergic reaction to thalidomide

Lenalidomide may increase your risk of developing other types of cancer, such as leukemia or lymphoma. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.

It is not known whether Lenalidomide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

How should I take Lenalidomide?

Take Lenalidomide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of it or take it for longer than prescribed.

You may take Lenalidomide with or without food, but take it the same way each time.

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break, chew, or crush it.

Lenalidomide can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. Your blood will need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.

The medicine from an open capsule can be dangerous if it gets on your skin. If this occurs, wash your skin with soap and water.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Lenalidomide dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Myelodysplastic Diseases:

10 mg orally once daily

Approved indication: Treatment of patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) associated with a deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality with or without additional cytogenetic abnormalities.

Usual Adult Dose for Multiple Myeloma:

25 mg/day of Lenalidomide with water orally as a single 25 mg capsule on days 1 through 21 of repeated 28 day cycles.

(The recommended dose of dexamethasone is 40 mg/day on days 1 through 4, 9 through 12, and 17 through 20 of each 28 day cycle for the first 4 cycles of therapy and then 40 mg/day orally on days 1 through 4 every 28 days.)

The effects of substituting lesser strengths of Lenalidomide to equal a 25 mg capsule dose is unknown.

Usual Adult Dose for Lymphoma:

25 mg orally once a day on Days 1 to 21 of repeated 28 day cycles.

Duration of therapy: Treatment should be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Approved indication: Treatment of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) in patients whose disease has relapsed or progressed after two prior therapies, one of which included bortezomib.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you are more than 12 hours late, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking Lenalidomide?

Do not donate blood or sperm while you are using Lenalidomide, and for 4 weeks after you stop taking it.

This medicine can pass into body fluids (urine, feces, vomit). Caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up a patient's body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry, or changing diapers. Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.

Lenalidomide side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to Lenalidomide: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• Fever, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, trouble breathing
• Easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin
• Signs of a blood clot--chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood; pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in your arm or leg
• Liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• Signs of tumor cell breakdown--lower back pain, blood in your urine, little or no urinating; numbness or tingly feeling around your mouth; muscle weakness or tightness; fast or slow heart rate, weak pulse, feeling short of breath; confusion, fainting; or
• Signs of a tumor getting worse--swollen glands, low fever, rash, or pain.

Common Lenalidomide side effects may include:

• Itching or rash
• Diarrhea
• Tired feeling

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Lenalidomide?

Other drugs may interact with Lenalidomide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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Frequently asked questions about Lenalidomide

• What is Lenalidomide?
• Lenalidomide is a prescription medication used to treat anemia, multiple myeloma, and mantle cell lymphoma.
• How does Lenalidomide work?
• Lenalidomide affects the immune system to help slow tumor growth.
• What are the side effects of Lenalidomide?
• Common side effects of Lenalidomide include itching or rash, diarrhea, and tired feeling.
• What are the risks of taking Lenalidomide?
• Lenalidomide can cause serious side effects, including birth defects, blood clots, and liver problems.
• Who should not take Lenalidomide?
• You should not take Lenalidomide if you are allergic to it, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you have certain medical conditions.
• How should I take Lenalidomide?
• Take Lenalidomide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Can I buy Lenalidomide online?
• Yes, you can buy Lenalidomide online from 24Med pharmacy. We are a reliable and trustworthy online pharmacy that offers a wide range of prescription medications at affordable prices.