Lenalidomide

Lenalidomide is an immunomodulatory and an antiangiogenic agent. It works by stopping the growth of cancer cells in the body.

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Lenalidomide is used in adults in combination with other medicines to treat multiple myeloma (a type of cancer which affects plasma cells, a certain type of white blood cell) and alone to treat myelodysplastic syndromes (collection of many different blood and bone marrow diseases).  It is also used to treat mantle cell lymphoma (aggressive variety of cancer that occurs in lymph nodes).

Q. Is lenalidomide safe during pregnancy?Lenalidomide should not be used in pregnancy or by those who plan to become pregnant as it is highly unsafe for the growing baby.
Q. Is it safe to use lenalidomide during breastfeeding?Lenalidomide is not safe for the baby and should not be used by women who are breastfeeding.
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.