Lenalidomide
Revlimid (lenalidomide) is an immunomodulatory drug used to treat certain cancers and blood disorders. It works by modifying the immune system and inhibiting the growth of abnormal cells. This medication is only available through a restricted distribution program due to serious safety risks.
Revlimid is an oral cancer medication primarily used for multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes that carries significant safety restrictions including severe birth defect risks.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 337535
- Generic
- Revlimid
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Revlimid is used to treat multiple myeloma (in combination with dexamethasone), myelodysplastic syndromes with deletion 5q, and mantle cell lymphoma. It may also be used in other conditions as determined by an oncologist or hematologist.
Revlimid is an immunomodulatory agent that enhances immune system function, reduces blood vessel formation to tumors (anti-angiogenic), and directly inhibits the growth and survival of abnormal blood cells and cancer cells.
Revlimid is only available through a restricted program (REMS) due to severe birth defect risk—pregnancy must be excluded before, during, and after treatment. Common side effects include low blood counts, blood clots, and fatigue. Patients should not donate blood or sperm during treatment.
Official drug label
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