Product Description
Lenalidomide Capsules 10 mg Details
Dosage Form
* Solid oral dosage form capsules (10 mg strength).
Indication
* Primarily used in the treatment of multiple myeloma (in combination with dexamethasone).
* Also indicated for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) associated with deletion 5q abnormality.
* Used in mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after relapse or progression.
* Can be prescribed for follicular and marginal zone lymphoma in some cases.
Contraindications
* Pregnancy highly teratogenic; contraindicated due to risk of severe birth defects.
* Hypersensitivity to lenalidomide or any of its components.
* Not recommended in patients with uncontrolled infections, severe hepatic impairment, or tumor lysis syndrome risk without appropriate management.
* Breastfeeding is also contraindicated.
Note
* Requires strict adherence to pregnancy prevention programs.
* Dose adjustments may be necessary in renal impairment.
* Monitoring for blood counts is essential due to risk of neutropenia and thrombocytopenia.