Lenalidomide Sandoz
Lenalidomide Sandoz is a medicine that helps your immune system fight certain types of cancer.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
2.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Lenalidomide
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the correct dose.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not break, open, or chew the capsules. You can take them with or without food.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Decrease in red blood cells, which can cause anemia leading to tiredness and weakness.
- •Rashes, itching.
- •Muscle cramps, muscle weakness, muscle pain and aches, bone pain, joint pain, back pain, limb pain.
- •Generalized swelling, including swelling of arms and legs.
- •Weakness, tiredness.
- •Fever and flu-like symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, headache, earache, cough, and chills.
- •Numbness, tingling or burning sensation on the skin, pain in hands or feet, dizziness, tremor.
- •Decreased appetite, changes in taste.
- •Increased pain, increased tumor size, or increased redness around the tumor.
- •Weight loss.
- •Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn.
- •Low levels of potassium, calcium, and/or sodium in the blood.
- •Underactive thyroid.
- •Leg pain (which could be a sign of a blood clot), chest pain, or shortness of breath (which might be a sign of a blood clot in the lungs).
- •All types of infections, including sinus, lung, and upper respiratory tract infections.
- •Shortness of breath.
- •Blurred vision.
- •Clouding of the eye (cataract).
- •Kidney problems (kidneys not working properly or unable to maintain normal function).
- •Abnormal liver function test results.
- •Increased liver function test results.
- •Changes in blood protein levels, which can cause artery swelling (vasculitis).
- •Increased blood sugar (diabetes).
- •Decreased blood sugar.
- •Headache.
- •Nosebleed.
- •Dry skin.
- •Depression, mood changes, difficulty sleeping.
- •Cough.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •General feeling of being unwell (malaise).
- •Sore, inflamed mouth, dry mouth.
- •Dehydration.
- •Falls, which can lead to injuries.
- •Breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia).
- •Certain types of skin cancers.
- •Bleeding from gums, stomach, or intestines.
- •High blood pressure, slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat.
- •Increased amount of a substance released during normal and abnormal breakdown of red blood cells.
- •Increased level of protein indicating inflammation in the body.
- •Skin darkening, skin discoloration due to bleeding under the skin, usually from bruising, skin swelling due to bleeding, bruising.
- •Increased uric acid levels in the blood.
- •Skin symptoms, skin redness, cracking, flaking or peeling, hives.
- •Increased sweating, night sweats.
- •Difficulty swallowing, sore throat, voice production difficulties or voice changes.
- •Runny nose.
- •Significantly increased or decreased urine output or urinary incontinence.
- •Blood in urine.
- •Shortness of breath, especially when lying down (which may be a symptom of heart failure).
- •Erectile dysfunction.
- •Stroke, fainting, vertigo (inner ear disorder causing a sensation of spinning), temporary loss of consciousness.
- •Chest pain radiating to arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, which can be symptoms of a heart attack.
- •Muscle weakness, loss of strength.
- •Neck pain, chest pain.
- •Chills.
- •Joint swelling.
- •Slow or blocked bile flow from the liver.
- •Low levels of phosphate or magnesium in the blood.
- •Speech difficulties.
- •Liver damage.
- •Balance problems, movement difficulties.
- •Deafness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
- •Nerve pain, unpleasant or abnormal sensations, especially when touched.
- •Excess iron in the body.
- •Thirst.
- •Confusion.
- •Toothache.
RARE
- •Bleeding inside the skull.
- •Circulatory problems.
- •Impaired vision.
- •Loss of sex drive (libido).
- •Excessive urination with bone pain and weakness, which can be symptoms of a kidney disorder (Fanconi syndrome).
- •Yellowing of skin, mucous membranes, or eyes (jaundice), pale stools, dark urine, skin itching, rash, stomach pain, or abdominal swelling – these may be symptoms of liver damage (liver failure).
- •Abdominal pain, swelling, or diarrhea, which can be symptoms of large intestine inflammation (colitis or appendicitis).
- •Kidney cell damage (renal tubular necrosis).
- •Skin discoloration, sensitivity to sunlight.
- •Tumor lysis syndrome – metabolic complications that can occur during or sometimes without cancer treatment.
- •Increased blood pressure in the blood vessels carrying blood to the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, as this medicine can harm the unborn baby.
- Do not use if you are allergic to lenalidomide or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have had blood clots before, as your risk of getting them increases during treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you have signs of infection, such as cough or fever.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, as your dose might need to be adjusted.
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- Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, or have blurred vision.
- Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor immediately if you experience hives, rash, swelling of the eyes, mouth, or face, difficulty breathing, or itching. These can be signs of severe allergic reactions.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you notice blurred vision, speech difficulties, weakness in your limbs, balance problems, numbness, memory loss, or confusion, as these could be signs of a serious brain disease (PML).
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have shortness of breath, tiredness, dizziness, chest pain, a fast heartbeat, or swollen legs. These can be signs of a serious lung condition called pulmonary hypertension.