Lenalidomide

Classification - Anticancer medicine

What is Lenalidomide?

It is an immune-modulatory drug, used as an anti-neoplastic against various types of blood cancers.

Widely prescribed anticancer medicine - Lenakast

Uses of Lenalidomide

Relapsed /refractory multiple myeloma,

Relapsed or refractory lymphoma of mantle cell lymphoma.

Bone marrow disorders

Working of Lenalidomide work?

It improves the immune system,

Inhibits the process of formation of new cells,

Causes cell starvation and cell death.

Common side effects

Low blood count

Weakness

Mouth ulcers

Skin rashes

Clots

Loss of appetite

GIT troubles- abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation

Serious side effects

Myelosuppression

Severely low blood count

GIT perforation and bleeding

Thrombosis

Liver toxicity - jaundice, yellow skin, eyes

Kidney toxicity - electrolyte imbalance, reduced urination

Risk of severe infections

Contraindications

Allergy or hypersensitivity to drug components.

Breastfeeding mothers

Pregnant women

Warnings

To be used under the supervision of a medical practitioner or oncology specialist, having adequate diagnostic and monitoring facilities.

Precautions

To be used cautiously in patients with -

Kidney disorders

Liver dysfunctions

Chronic infections

Cardiovascular diseases

Weak immunity

Blood disorder

Important safety and monitoring information

To monitor liver functions carefully- elevated liver enzymes

Kidney functions

Blood pressure

Blood count

Cardiac functions

Signs of neuropathy

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