Revlimid Side Effects

• High risk of birth defects
• Diarrhea
• Itching
• Rash
• Fatigue
• Tumor lysis syndrome
• Skin reactions that can sometimes be fatal

Warnings & Recalls for Revlimid

• Revlimid | Lenalidomide is not to be taken by any woman who either is, may be, or is considering becoming pregnant while undergoing treatment. Revlimid carries a significant risk of miscarriage and birth defects. Even men are required to use a condom if they are going to be sexually active while using Revlimid to avoid producing children with serious Revlimid birth defects.
• Women must agree to use two reliable forms of birth control for 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after treatment with Revlimid.
• Revlimid may worsen cancers or accelerate tumor growth.
• If you experience shortness of breath, leg swelling, arm swelling, or chest pain, seek medical attention immediately, as these may be the symptoms of thromboembolism, one of the possible complications of treatment with Revlimid.

Revlimid Treatment and Use

Revlimid | lenalidomide is a drug marketed by Celgene that is used to treat multiple myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells) as well as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), specifically 5q MDS, a condition in which myeloid blood cells are produced inefficiently, which often evolves into a severe form of anemia that requires treatment by blood transfusions.

Revlimid | lenalidomide comes with serious precautions and warnings that should be reviewed by the patient in-depth before agreeing to treatment with this drug. If you are considering treatment with Revlimid | lenalidomide, you must familiarize yourself with these risks in order to make an informed decision. Ask your doctor any questions you may have about Revlimid, and ensure that your doctor knows your complete medical history.

Revlimid’s active ingredient is lenalidomide. Inactive ingredients include:

• Lactose anhydrous
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Croscormellose sodium, and
• Magnesium stearate

Make sure that you are not allergic to any of Revlimid’s ingredients to prevent a severe reaction.

Revlimid Dosing

Revlimid | lenalidomide is only available in 28 day supplies. In order to get a refill, you must continue participation in the RevAssist program, designed to ensure that the patient continues to understand the risks of taking this medication while undergoing treatment.

Revlimid is to be taken once a day at the strength prescribed by your doctor with or without food, with a glass of water for a period of 21 days. After completion of the 21 day cycle, you will have a 7 day break, after which your next round of medication will start.

Participation in the RevAssist program is mandatory for continuing your treatment with Revlimid.

Other Names for Revlimid

• Revlimid

• Lenalidomide

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