Lenalidomide Benefits & Uses

Lenalidomide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Multiple Myeloma

Lenalidomide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Repeat cycle in every 28 days
Geriatric	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Repeat cycle in every 28 days

Lenalidomide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lenalidomide is used -

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Rash

Common

Weakness
Sleepiness
Edema
Loss of appetite
Decreased Calcium Level
Fatigue
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Tremor
Neuropathy
Peripheral Edema

Lenalidomide Related Warnings

Is the use of Lenalidomide safe for pregnant women?

Lenalidomide has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Lenalidomide without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lenalidomide safe during breastfeeding?

Lenalidomide should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lenalidomide on the Kidneys?

Lenalidomide can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lenalidomide on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Lenalidomide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Lenalidomide only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lenalidomide on the Heart?

Lenalidomide may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Lenalidomide with Other Drugs

Lenalidomide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Epoetin Alfa

Lenalidomide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lenalidomide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Bleeding
Neutropenia
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Lenalidomide

Is this Lenalidomide habit forming or addictive?

Lenalidomide does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lenalidomide, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lenalidomide can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lenalidomide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lenalidomide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lenalidomide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lenalidomide

It is safe to take Lenalidomide with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lenalidomide

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lenalidomide with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 753-755

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Revlimid (lenalidomide)

Lenalidomide Capsule