What kind of medicine is Lenalidomide?

Lenalidomide (Lenalidomide) is a drug that belongs to the category of immunomodulators and targeted therapy drugs. It was originally a derivative of rallutinib (Thalidomide), which has been improved and refined to treat a variety of malignant hematological diseases and immune system-related diseases. Lenalidomide has a wide range of medical applications and has shown significant efficacy in some conditions.

Lenalidomide is widely used to treat multiple myeloma, a malignant hematologic disease that typically manifests as an abnormal proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow. It is used with other drugs such as dexamethasone to improve patient survival, reduce symptoms and stop disease progression. Some high-risk MDS patients may also receive lenalidomide to improve blood hematopoiesis and reduce symptoms such as anemia. Lenalidomide is also sometimes used to treat conditions related to anemia, especially those caused by immune system abnormalities or bone marrow problems.

Lenalidomide can enhance the activity of the immune system, especially the function of immune effector cells, helping the body to better resist tumor cells. Lenalidomide can control tumor development by slowing or stopping the growth and division of malignant cells. In patients with multiple myeloma and someMDSlenalidomide can improve blood production in the bone marrow.

However, like many drugs, lenalidomide may cause side effects, including immune system suppression, anemia, skin reactions, and more. Therefore, patients usually need to use it under the supervision of a doctor, who will adjust the dosage and manage possible adverse reactions on a case-by-case basis.

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.