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Indications

High Alert


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Renal Impairment

Multiple Myeloma

Renal Impairment

Maintenance Therapy for Multiple Myeloma Following Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Renal Impairment

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Renal Impairment

Follicular Lymphoma or Marginal Zone Lymphoma

Renal Impairment

US Brand Names

Revlimid

Action

  • Lenalidomide is a structural analog of thalidomide.
  • Inhibits secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and increases secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Decreased anemia in certain myelodysplastic syndromes with a decreased requirement for transfusions.
  • Slowed progression of multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma.
  • Improved progression-free survival in follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics

Pharmacologic Classification: immunomodulatory agents

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed following oral administration. Levels are higher in patients with multiple myeloma.

Distribution: Crosses the placenta.

Metabolism/Excretion: 66% excreted unchanged in urine, some renal excretion involves active secretion.

Half-Life: 3 hr.

Time/Action Profile

( need for transfusions)
ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POwithin 3 mounknownunknown



Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

le-na-LID-o-mide

Indications

Contraind./Precautions

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Availability

Route/Dosage

US Brand Names

Action

Classifications

Pharmacokinetics

Time/Action Profile

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation