Lenalidomid Avansor
Lenalidomid Avansor is a medicine that works on the immune system and cancer, helping to stop cancer cells from growing and destroying them.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Lenalidomide
Manufacturer
Avansor Pharma Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you exactly how much Lenalidomid Avansor to take, as the dose is specific to your condition and treatment plan.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not break, open, or chew the capsules. You can take them with or without food, at approximately the same time each day, as instructed by your doctor.
Important
The maximum daily dose will be determined by your doctor based on your specific condition and treatment cycle. This leaflet does not specify a general maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low red blood cells (anemia), causing tiredness and weakness.
- •Rashes, itching.
- •Muscle cramps, muscle weakness, muscle aches and pains, bone pain, joint pain, back pain, limb pain.
- •General swelling, including in arms and legs.
- •Weakness, fatigue.
- •Fever and flu-like symptoms (fever, muscle aches, headache, earache, cough, chills).
- •Numbness, tingling or burning skin sensation, hand or foot pain, dizziness, tremor, decreased appetite, altered taste.
- •Increased pain, tumor growth, or increased redness around the tumor.
- •Weight loss.
- •Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn.
- •Low blood levels of potassium, calcium, and/or sodium.
- •Underactive thyroid.
- •Leg pain (possible blood clot), chest pain, or shortness of breath (possible lung blood clot).
- •All types of infections, including sinus, lung, and upper respiratory infections.
- •Shortness of breath.
- •Blurred or weakened vision.
- •Clouding of the eye (cataract).
- •Kidney problems.
- •Abnormal liver function test results.
- •Increased liver function test results.
- •Changes in blood protein leading to blood vessel swelling (vasculitis).
- •High blood sugar (diabetes).
- •Low blood sugar.
- •Headache.
- •Nosebleeds.
- •Dry skin.
- •Depression, mood changes, sleep problems.
- •Cough.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •General feeling of being unwell.
- •Sore, inflamed mouth, dry mouth.
- •Dehydration.
- •Destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia).
- •Certain types of skin tumors.
- •Bleeding from gums, stomach, or intestines.
- •High blood pressure, slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat.
- •Increased substance released from normal and abnormal red blood cell breakdown.
- •Increased levels of inflammation-indicating protein in the body.
- •Darkening of skin, skin discoloration from subcutaneous bleeding, bruising, skin swelling from hemorrhage.
- •Increased uric acid levels in blood.
- •Skin symptoms, redness, cracking, flaking or peeling skin, hives.
- •Increased sweating, night sweats.
- •Difficulty swallowing, sore throat, voice problems or changes.
- •Runny nose.
- •Unusual urine output (more or less than normal) or urinary incontinence.
- •Blood in urine.
- •Shortness of breath, especially when lying down (possible heart failure symptom).
- •Erectile dysfunction.
- •Stroke, fainting, vertigo (spinning sensation from inner ear issues), temporary loss of consciousness.
- •Chest pain radiating to arms, neck, jaw, back, or stomach, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, or vomiting (possible heart attack symptoms).
- •Muscle weakness, lack of strength.
- •Neck pain, chest pain.
- •Chills.
- •Joint swelling.
- •Slowed or blocked bile flow from the liver.
- •Low blood phosphate or magnesium.
- •Speech difficulties.
- •Liver damage.
- •Balance problems, difficulty with movement.
- •Deafness, ringing in ears (tinnitus).
- •Nerve pain, unpleasant or abnormal sensations, especially to touch.
- •Excess iron in the body.
- •Thirst.
- •Confusion.
- •Toothache.
- •Falls, leading to injuries.
RARE
- •Bleeding inside the skull.
- •Circulatory problems.
- •Loss of vision.
- •Loss of sex drive (libido).
- •Large urine output with bone pain and weakness (possible Fanconi syndrome).
- •Yellow skin, mucous membranes, or eyes (jaundice), pale stools, dark urine, itchy skin, rash, abdominal pain or swelling (possible liver damage/failure).
- •Abdominal pain, swelling, or diarrhea (possible large intestine inflammation).
- •Kidney cell damage (renal tubular necrosis).
- •Skin color changes, increased sensitivity to sunlight.
- •Tumor lysis syndrome (metabolic complications from cancer cell breakdown).
- •High blood pressure in lung blood vessels (pulmonary hypertension).
- •Sudden or worsening mild pain in upper abdomen and/or back, lasting several days, possibly with nausea, vomiting, fever, and fast pulse (possible pancreatitis).
- •Wheezing, shortness of breath, or dry cough (possible lung inflammation).
- •Muscle breakdown (muscle pain, weakness, or swelling) leading to kidney problems (rhabdomyolysis), sometimes when taken with statins.
- •Skin condition caused by inflammation of small blood vessels, with joint pain and fever (leukocytoclastic vasculitis).
- •Breakdown of stomach or intestinal wall, which can lead to very serious infections.
- •Viral infections, including shingles and reactivated hepatitis B (can cause yellow skin/eyes, dark urine, abdominal pain, fever, nausea/vomiting).
- •Rejection of solid organ transplants (e.g., kidney, heart).
Important Warnings
- Do not take Lenalidomid Avansor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, as it can seriously harm the unborn baby.
- If you are a woman who can become pregnant, you must use effective contraception before, during, and after treatment, as instructed by your doctor.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to lenalidomide or any other ingredients listed in this leaflet.
- Stop treatment and get urgent medical help if you have severe allergic reactions like hives, rash, swelling of the face/mouth/eyes, trouble breathing, or severe itching.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you develop a severe skin reaction, such as a spreading rash that causes widespread skin loss (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis).
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- Immediately report if you develop widespread rash, high fever, abnormal blood tests (like eosinophilia), swollen lymph nodes, or symptoms affecting other organs (DRESS syndrome).
- Tell your doctor right away if you have signs of infection like fever, chills, sore throat, cough, or mouth sores, as this could be a serious infection or blood poisoning.
- Report any unusual bleeding or bruising, especially if you haven't injured yourself.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience chest pain, leg pain, or sudden shortness of breath, as these could be signs of a blood clot.
- Inform your doctor about bone pain, muscle weakness, confusion, or severe tiredness, which might indicate high calcium levels in your blood.
- Report vision changes (blurred, lost, double vision), speech difficulties, weakness in arms/legs, walking/balance problems, numbness, memory loss, or confusion, as these could be signs of a serious and potentially fatal brain condition called PML.
- Tell your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, tiredness, dizziness, chest pain, fast heartbeat, or swelling in your legs or ankles, as these could be signs of a serious condition called pulmonary hypertension.