Lenalidomide Capsules
Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
10mg
Lenalidomide 10mg hard capsules, used in the management of multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. A thalidomide analogue and immunomodulator.
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Lenalidomide
Lenalidomide is an immunomodulatory medicine used in specialist regimens for selected blood and bone-marrow disorders. It can cause severe birth defects and requires controlled prescribing and regular monitoring.
Key points
- Lenalidomide is used as part of a specialist regimen, not as a stand-alone catalogue choice.
- Strict pregnancy-prevention measures and blood-count monitoring are central to safe treatment.
- Fever, unexplained bleeding, chest pain, sudden breathlessness or one-sided leg swelling needs urgent assessment.
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What Lenalidomide is used for
Lenalidomide may form part of treatment for multiple myeloma and selected myelodysplastic syndromes. The regimen depends on disease features, prior treatment and blood counts.
How it works
Lenalidomide changes immune signalling and the environment that supports abnormal blood cells. It also has direct effects on some malignant cells.
Important safety checks
Pregnancy must be prevented according to the required programme, including precautions that may apply to partners. Blood counts, kidney function, clot risk and infection risk need review. Do not donate blood or share capsules. Other medicines in the cancer regimen can change both benefits and risks.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for fever or signs of infection, unusual bleeding, chest pain, sudden breathlessness, coughing blood, one-sided leg pain or swelling, severe rash or facial swelling.