What is Revlimid: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Revlimid

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Take this medicine at the same way each day. Take it at the same time and take it consistently, either with or without food.

• Swallow the capsule whole with water. Do not crush, break, chew, or open it.

• Do not open the capsules or handle them any more than needed. If you accidentally touch the powder inside the capsule, wash your skin with soap and water right away. If it gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse right away with water.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Less than 12 hours since your regular time: Take the missed dose as soon as you can. Then, take your next dose at the normal time.More than 12 hours since your regular time: Skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the normal time. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Return unused capsules to your doctor or pharmacist.

• Missed dose: Less than 12 hours since your regular time: Take the missed dose as soon as you can. Then, take your next dose at the normal time.More than 12 hours since your regular time: Skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the normal time. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Take this medicine at the same way each day. Take it at the same time and take it consistently, either with or without food.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Do not open the capsules or handle them any more than needed. If you accidentally touch the powder inside the capsule, wash your skin with soap and water right away. If it gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse right away with water.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Return unused capsules to your doctor or pharmacist.

• Swallow the capsule whole with water. Do not crush, break, chew, or open it.

What to do if you miss a dose of Revlimid

Revlimid contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to lenalidomide, or if you are pregnant.

Revlimid warnings

• This medicine will cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Call your doctor for emergency birth control information if you think you or your sexual partner becomes pregnant.

• Women should begin using 2 forms of reliable birth control 4 weeks before starting treatment. Continue using birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 4 weeks after the last dose. Routine pregnancy tests are needed.

• Men, even those who have had a vasectomy, must prevent pregnancy in their sexual partners during treatment with this medicine and for at least 4 weeks after the last dose. Do not donate sperm while using this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lactose intolerance, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid problems, or a history of heart attack or stroke. Tell your doctor if you smoke.

• Do not donate blood during treatment and for at least 4 weeks after the last dose.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of blood clots, heart attack, or strokeIncreased risk of new cancerLiver problemsSerious skin reactionsDrug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which can damage organs including the liver, kidney, or heartTumor lysis syndrome (metabolic problem that can be life-threatening)Worsening of your tumor (tumor flare reaction)Thyroid problems

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Revlimid interactions

• Do not receive pembrolizumab together with dexamethasone and lenalidomide or similar medicines if you have multiple myeloma.

• Some medicines can affect how lenalidomide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Darbepoetin alfa, digoxin, epoetin alfaBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine that contains estrogen

• Men, even those who have had a vasectomy, must prevent pregnancy in their sexual partners during therapy and for 4 weeks after the last dose. Do not donate sperm while using this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lactose intolerance, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a history of heart attack or stroke. Tell your doctor if you smoke.

• Do not donate blood during therapy or for 1 month after the last dose.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of blood clots, heart attack, or strokeIncreased risk of new cancerSerious liver problemsSerious skin reactionsTumor lysis syndromeWorsening of your tumor (tumor flare reaction)

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.