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Lenalidomide

Commonly prescribed forMultiple myeloma (with dexamethasone, or as maintenance)

This page explains the medicine in plain language and how a prescription-led access request is assessed for a patient in Ghana. Treatment decisions always stay with the treating oncology team.

Prescription requiredInformation, not medical advice

Availability assessment for Ghana

We do not display prices publicly. If a request is eligible, the available medicine details, documentation and any further arrangements are confirmed in writing for that individual case.

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Safety: Lenalidomide is a thalidomide analogue and causes severe birth defects. It must never be used in pregnancy and requires strict pregnancy-prevention measures and specialist supervision. Supplied only against a valid specialist prescription.

What is Lenalidomide?

Lenalidomide is the active ingredient in Revlimid, used for multiple myeloma and certain haematological cancers. It is supplied as a capsule in strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 25 mg, made to WHO-GMP standards by established Indian manufacturers.

Medicine details are confirmed before any next step

Sold in India asManufacturer
Lenalid Natco
LENmid Cipla
Lenangio Dr Reddy’s
  • Proposed manufacturer and pack details are confirmed for an eligible case.
  • Available batch documentation is discussed before a patient or caregiver chooses to proceed.
  • Public information does not guarantee availability or supply.

Do not make a treatment or payment decision from a public product page. Discuss treatment with the patient's clinician and wait for written case information.

What Lenalidomide is used for

  • Multiple myeloma (with dexamethasone, or as maintenance)
  • Certain myelodysplastic syndromes and lymphomas

How Lenalidomide works

Lenalidomide is an immunomodulatory drug. It kills abnormal blood-cancer cells, curbs the blood supply tumours rely on, and boosts the immune system's anti-cancer activity.

How to take Lenalidomide

Taken once daily on a cyclical schedule with monitoring, exactly as the haematologist prescribes.

Available strengths: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 25 mg. Always follow your own doctor's instructions.

Side effects of Lenalidomide

Common or notable side effects include:

  • Low blood counts (monitored)
  • Increased risk of blood clots (clot-prevention often prescribed)
  • Fatigue, diarrhoea or constipation

This is not a complete list. Read the patient leaflet and seek medical advice for anything severe or unexpected.

Warnings and who should not take Lenalidomide

Causes severe birth defects - strict pregnancy-prevention measures are mandatory. Raises clot risk. Specialist supervision and a valid specialist prescription are required; supplied via our assisted process.

Lenalidomide vs Revlimid

Lenalidomide and Revlimid contain the same active ingredient, Lenalidomide, at the same strengths (5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 25 mg), and work in exactly the same way. Revlimid is the originator brand; Lenalidomide is the generic equivalent. Generic substitution, brand selection and patient suitability are clinical decisions that should be made with the treating clinician. If a request is eligible, the proposed product information is confirmed in writing before any next step.

How generic medicine information is assessed

Generic medicine information is assessed in the context of the patient’s prescription, requested strength and destination. The treating clinician should remain the decision-maker for any generic substitution. Availability and product details are not assumed from this public page and are confirmed only if an individual case is eligible.

Ordering Lenalidomide for a parent or family member?

A son, daughter, spouse or another caregiver may start a request on behalf of the patient, including from another country. Enter the patient's name exactly as it appears on the prescription. The prescription should come from the patient’s treating clinician; we then assess whether an appropriate route may be available for Ghana.

How a Lenalidomide access request is assessed for Ghana

Submit a request with the medicine, strength, patient details and destination. We assess the prescription status and whether an appropriate route may be available. If a case is eligible, the proposed medicine details, documentation, total cost and delivery options are confirmed in writing before you decide whether to proceed.

Medrack.Health is currently focused on Ghana and Kenya. It does not guarantee availability, import approval, customs clearance, delivery timing or supply from a public product page.

This medicine uses our assisted process: your request and prescription status are assessed before any possible next step is discussed.

Lenalidomide - frequently asked questions

What safety requirements apply to lenalidomide?

Lenalidomide can cause severe birth defects and carries risks including blood clots and low blood counts. It requires specialist supervision, a valid prescription, and strict pregnancy-prevention measures. Our assisted process validates the prescription before any supply.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Always consult your own doctor about whether Lenalidomide is right for you.

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