Revlimid [Lenalidomide] is a drug that is prescribed for use in decreasing the responses of the immune system, which lowers the number of red blood cells that gets naturally destroyed in the body. This prescription drug belongs to a class of drugs called immunomodulator. It is prescribed to be administered to patients suffering from anemia who have certain bone or blood marrow disorders such as Multiple myeloma and Myelodysplastic syndrome – MDS. Such patients suffer from a deficiency of working red blood cells in their bodies which makes them need regular blood transfusions for the treatment of anemia. Revlimid [Lenalidomide] is believed to decrease the requirement of these blood transfusions up to a certain point.
How to use
Revlimid [Lenalidomide] should be administered exactly according to the doctor’s advice. Usage of this drug for a longer time or in larger doses than has been recommended is strictly forbidden. Dosage will vary according to the age, medical condition and response to therapy of the particular patient. As such, it is important to note that the drug is never shared with any other person. Dosage may be changed occasionally by the doctor to achieve the best results.
Each dose is to be administered with a glass full of water. The capsule should not be broken or chewed; it should be swallowed whole. Doctor’s appointments should be kept diligently while treatment is going on.
Side Effects
Revlimid [Lenalidomide] may cause certain side effects in some patients who have been using it. The following side effects are common though usually not serious. But in case any of these persist, the doctor should be consulted as early as possible.
Stuffy or runny nose
Nausea, constipation, diarrhea
Joint or muscle pain
Itchy or dry skin
Tiredness
Headache.
The drug may cause certain side effects which are serious though unlikely. In case they do occur, the doctor should be called on immediately. They are as follows:
Shortness of breath, chest pain, bloody cough
Unusual bleeding, weakness, easy bruising
Bloody urine, lower back pain
Very little urine being passed
Tingling sensation or numbness
Uneven heartbeat, fainting, confusion
Skin rash
Fever, body aches, flu, chills
Peeling, severe blistering, red skin rash.
An allergic reaction may occur though it is extremely unlikely. Emergency help should be called for in case it does happen.
Drug Interaction
Revlimid [Lenalidomide] may cause drug interactions when administered in combination with certain other drugs. As such it is of utmost importance that the doctor be aware of all other medications the patient is using before prescribing it.
Uses
Revlimid [Lenalidomide] is used in the treatment of anemia is those patients who need regular blood transfusions to maintain their working red blood cells count level.
Storage
Revlimid [Lenalidomide] should be stored at room temperature out of reach of children.
Precaution
Revlimid [Lenalidomide] should not be used by pregnant women as it is known to cause severe birth defects in the unborn baby.
Patients of both sexes should always use reliable birth control measures while therapy is going on.
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