What are the adverse reactions of Lenalidomide?

Lenalidomide (Lenalidomide) is a drug that may cause a series of adverse reactions. Patients should pay close attention to any discomfort or abnormalities while using this drug and contact their doctor promptly. The following are some common adverse reactions that may occur with lenalidomide:

1.Anemia (Anemia): Lenalidomide may cause anemia, a condition in which the number or quality of red blood cells in the blood is insufficient. Anemia can cause symptoms such as fatigue, feelings of weakness, and a rapid heartbeat.

2.Neutropenia (Neutropenia): This is a condition in which the number of neutrophils in the white blood cells is too low, increasing the risk of infection.

3.ThrombocytopeniaPlatelets are cells that help blood clot. Lenalidomide may cause a decrease in the number of platelets, increasing the risk of bleeding and congestion.

4.Skin reactions: including rash, itching, dryness, scaling and other skin problems, sometimes it may be necessary to suspend drug treatment.

5.Nausea and vomiting: Some patients may experience nausea and vomiting while taking lenalidomide, which can be relieved by anti-nausea medications prescribed by their doctor.

6.Diarrhea: Lenalidomide may cause diarrhea, which may sometimes require dose adjustment or other treatment.

7.Pain: including painful symptoms such as headache, joint pain and muscle pain.

8.Infections: Because medications may reduce the activity of the immune system, patients are more susceptible to infections, especially bacterial and viral infections.

9.Reproductive problems: Lenalidomide may have negative effects on the reproductive system, including decreased fertility and irregular menstrual cycles.

10.Others: Other adverse reactions may include fatigue, edema, breathing problems and insomnia.

It needs to be emphasized that patients should receive regular monitoring and follow-up from doctors when using lenalidomide so that adverse reactions can be detected and dealt with in a timely manner. Doctors usually evaluate the risks and benefits of treatment based on a patient's specific situation and adjust treatment if needed. Therefore, patients should actively cooperate with their medical professionals when using this medication to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Lenalidomide has been launched in China and has been included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase it domestically. The price is around 3,500~4,000 yuan. Due to different medical insurance policies in various places, the price also varies. Please consult your local pharmacy for specific prices. There are also original research drugs in China, but the price is as high as tens of thousands of yuan, so it is not recommended to buy them. The cheaper ones abroad are mainly generic drugs, including those from India, Bangladesh, and Laos, which cost about a few hundred yuan per box. The ingredients of foreign generic drugs and domestic lenalidomide drugs are basically the same.