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๐ Lenalidomide Capsule 25 mg
๐งพ Description:
Lenalidomide is a potent immunomodulatory and anti-neoplastic agent structurally related to thalidomide. It works by affecting the immune system and directly attacking cancer cells, reducing tumor growth.
๐ฌ Nature / Drug Class:
- Nature: Synthetic oral drug
- Drug Class: Immunomodulatory agent (IMiD), Antineoplastic agent
๐ฏ Purpose / Indications:
- Multiple myeloma (usually with dexamethasone)
- Myelodysplastic syndromes (with chromosome 5q deletion)
- Mantle cell lymphoma (relapsed/refractory cases)
- Follicular lymphoma and other off-label hematologic cancers (as per physician discretion)
โ Advantages:
- Oral administration (no injection required)
- Well-established efficacy in combination therapy for multiple myeloma
- Fewer neurological side effects compared to thalidomide
- Reduces abnormal cell proliferation and enhances immune activity
๐ฆ Common Packaging:
- Hard gelatin capsules
- Usually packed in strips of 10 capsules or bottles (child-resistant container)
- Blister or alu-alu packs for unit-dose protection