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Lenalidomide
How Lenalidomide works
Lenalidomide modulates the activity of body's immune system and helps indirectly attacking the cancer cells. It also stops the growth of blood vessels in cancer.
Side Effects
Headache, Weakness, Nausea, Rash, Breathlessness, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Edema, Loss of appetite, Decreased white blood cell count, Decreased calcium level in blood, Weight gain, Muscle weakness, Fatigue, Fever, Anxiety, Blood clots , Dry skin, Weight loss, Confusion, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Neuropathy, Constipation, Tremor
Usage
Lenalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Lenalidomide/ What is Lenalidomide used for / is Lenalidomide a chemotherapy drug/ a cytotoxic?Lenalidomide an immunomodulatory and an antiangiogenic agent andis used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and mantle cell lymphoma in certain patients. It is a chemotherapy-like drug and has the same cytotoxic effects as chemotherapy drugs as in to kill myeloma cells but the mechanism of action is different
Q. How is Lenalidomide administered?Lenalidomide is administered orally as a capsule
Q. How does Lenalidomide work?Lenalidomide works by affecting the body's immune system and directly attacking the cancer cells
Q. Does Lenalidomide cause hair loss?Hair loss could be a side effect of using Lenalidomide. Always consult your doctor before its use.
