Package Leaflet:information for the patient
Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg hard capsules EFG
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg hard capsules EFG
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg hard capsules EFG
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg hard capsules EFG
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg hard capsules EFG
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
Contents of the pack
What isLenalidomide Teva
Lenalidomide Teva contains the active substance “lenalidomide”. This medicine belongs to a group of
medicines that affect how the immune system works.
What Lenalidomide Teva is used for
Lenalidomide Teva is used in adults to:
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects a specific type of white blood cell called plasma cells. These cells build up in the bone marrow and multiply out of control. This can damage the bones and kidneys.
Multiple myeloma usually cannot be cured. However, the signs and symptoms can be greatly reduced or may disappear for a period of time. This is called “remission”.
Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: in patients who have undergone a bone marrow transplant
Lenalidomide Teva is used as maintenance treatment after recovery from a bone marrow transplant.
Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: in patients who cannot be treated with a bone marrow transplant
Lenalidomide Teva is taken with other medicines, including:
You will take these medicines when you start treatment and then continue to take Lenalidomide Teva alone.
If you are 75 years or older or have moderate to severe kidney problems, your doctor will monitor you closely before starting treatment.
Multiple myeloma: in patients previously treated
Lenalidomide Teva is taken with an anti-inflammatory called “dexamethasone”.
Lenalidomide Teva can delay the worsening of multiple myeloma symptoms. It has also been shown to delay the return of multiple myeloma after treatment.
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
MDS are a group of many different blood and bone marrow disorders. The blood cells become abnormal and do not work properly. Patients may experience a variety of signs and symptoms including low red blood cell count (anemia), the need for blood transfusions, and the risk of infection.
Lenalidomide Teva is used to treat adult patients diagnosed with MDS, when all of the following apply:
Lenalidomide Teva can increase the number of healthy red blood cells produced by the body by reducing the number of abnormal cells:
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)
MCL is a cancer of the immune system (lymphatic tissue). It affects a type of white blood cell called “B lymphocytes” or B cells. MCL is a disease in which B cells grow out of control and build up in the lymphatic tissue, bone marrow, or blood.
Lenalidomide Teva is used alone to treat adult patients who have previously been treated with other medicines.
Follicular lymphoma (FL)
FL is a slow-growing cancer that affects B lymphocytes. These are a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight infection. When a person has FL, they may have too many of these B lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen.
Lenalidomide Teva is used with another medicine called “rituximab” to treat adult patients who have previously been treated for follicular lymphoma.
How Lenalidomide Teva works
Lenalidomide Teva works by affecting the body's immune system and directly attacking the cancer.
It works in several ways:
You must read the package leaflet of all medicines you are going to take in combination with Lenalidomide Teva before starting treatment with Lenalidomide Teva.
Do not take Lenalidomide Teva
If any of these conditions apply to you, do not take Lenalidomide Teva. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before you start taking Lenalidomide Teva if
If any of these conditions apply to you, tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting treatment.
At any time during or after treatment, tell your doctor or nurse immediately if:
Tests and examinations
Before starting treatment with Lenalidomide Teva and during treatment, you will have regular blood tests. This is because Lenalidomide Teva can cause a decrease in the blood cells that help fight infections (white blood cells) and those that help the blood to clot (platelets).
Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test:
You may be evaluated for signs of heart and lung problems before and during treatment with lenalidomide.
For patients with MDS taking Lenalidomide Teva
If you have MDS, you may be more likely to develop a more advanced disease called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Additionally, it is not known how Lenalidomide Teva affects the chances of developing AML. Your doctor may therefore have you undergo tests to detect signs that may predict a higher chance of developing AML during treatment with Lenalidomide Teva.
For patients with MCL taking Lenalidomide Teva
Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test:
For patients with FL taking Lenalidomide Teva
Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test:
Your doctor may check if you have a high total tumor burden in the body, including the bone marrow. This could lead to a condition in which the tumors break down and produce unusual levels of chemicals in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure (this condition is called “tumor lysis syndrome”).
Your doctor may examine you to check for changes in your skin, such as red spots or skin rashes.
Your doctor may adjust the dose of Lenalidomide Teva or interrupt your treatment, depending on the results of your blood tests and your overall condition. If you are a newly diagnosed patient, your doctor may also evaluate your treatment based on your age and any other conditions you may have.
Blood donation
You must not donate blood during treatment or for at least 7 days after the end of treatment.
Children and adolescents
Lenalidomide Teva is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years.
Elderly and patients with kidney problems
If you are 75 years or older or have moderate to severe kidney problems, your doctor will monitor you closely before starting treatment.
Other medicines and Lenalidomide Teva
Tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This is because Lenalidomide Teva can affect how other medicines work. Additionally, some medicines can affect how Lenalidomide Teva works.
In particular, tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and contraception: information for women and men
Pregnancy
Women taking Lenalidomide Teva
Men taking Lenalidomide Teva
Breastfeeding
Do not breastfeed while taking Lenalidomide Teva, as it is not known if Lenalidomide Teva passes into breast milk.
Contraception
For women taking Lenalidomide Teva
Before starting treatment, ask your doctor if you are able to become pregnant, even if you think it is unlikely.
If you can become pregnant
And
For men taking Lenalidomide Teva
Lenalidomide passes into human semen. If your partner is pregnant or can become pregnant and does not use any effective contraceptive method, you must use condoms during treatment and until at least 7 days after the end of treatment, even if you have had a vasectomy. Do not donate semen or sperm during treatment or for at least 7 days after the end of treatment.
Driving and using machines
Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy, tired, drowsy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Lenalidomide Teva.
Lenalidomide Teva contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per capsule; this is essentially “sodium-free”.
Lenalidomida Teva should be administered by a healthcare professional with experience in the treatment of multiple myeloma, MDS, MCL, or FL.
Follow your doctor's instructions for taking Lenalidomida Teva exactly. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking Lenalidomida Teva with other medications, you should read the package insert of those medications for additional information on their use and effects.
Treatment cycle
Lenalidomida Teva is taken on certain days during a period of 3 weeks (21 days).
Or
Lenalidomida Teva is taken on certain days during a period of 4 weeks (28 days).
How much Lenalidomida Teva to take
Before starting treatment, your doctor will tell you:
How and when to take Lenalidomida Teva
Taking this medication
To remove the capsule from the blister:

Duration of treatment with Lenalidomida Teva
Lenalidomida Teva is taken in treatment cycles, each cycle lasting 21 or 28 days (see "Treatment cycle" above). You should continue the treatment cycles until your doctor tells you to stop the treatment.
If you take more Lenalidomida Teva than you should
If you take more Lenalidomida Teva than prescribed, inform your doctor immediately.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take Lenalidomida Teva
If you forget to take Lenalidomida Teva at your usual time and
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medications, Lenalidomida Teva can cause side effects, although not everyone may experience them.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop treatment with Lenalidomida Teva and see a doctor immediately, as you may need urgent medical attention:
Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects:
Lenalidomida Teva may reduce the number of white blood cells that fight infections and also the blood cells that help blood to clot (platelets), which can cause bleeding disorders such as nosebleeds and bruising. Lenalidomida Teva can also cause blood clots in the veins (thrombosis).
Other side effects
It is essential to note that a small number of patients may develop other types of cancer, and this risk may increase with treatment with Lenalidomida Teva. Therefore, your doctor should carefully evaluate the benefits and risks when prescribing Lenalidomida Teva.
Side effects very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Side effects common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Side effects uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Side effects of unknown frequency(cannot be estimated from the available data):
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they are possible side effects not listed in this package insert. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medication Surveillance System for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the blister and carton after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
This medication does not require special storage conditions.
Do not use this medication if you notice visible signs of deterioration or signs of tampering.
Medications should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Return any unused medication to your pharmacist. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Lenalidomide Teva
Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg hard capsules EFG:
Capsule content:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose, and talc
Capsule shell:
Gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171)
Printing ink:
Lacquer, propylene glycol, iron oxide black (E172), potassium hydroxide, and concentrated ammonia solution
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg hard capsules EFG:
Capsule content:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose, and talc
Capsule shell:
Gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), and indigo carmine (E132)
Printing ink:
Lacquer, propylene glycol, iron oxide black (E172), potassium hydroxide, and concentrated ammonia solution
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg hard capsules EFG:
Capsule content:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose, and talc
Capsule shell:
Gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), and indigo carmine (E132)
Printing ink:
Lacquer, propylene glycol, iron oxide black (E172), potassium hydroxide, and concentrated ammonia solution
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg hard capsules EFG:
Capsule content:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose, and talc
Capsule shell:
Gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), and indigo carmine (E132)
Printing ink:
Lacquer, propylene glycol, iron oxide black (E172), potassium hydroxide, and concentrated ammonia solution
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg hard capsules EFG:
Capsule content:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose, and talc
Capsule shell:
Gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171)
Printing ink:
Lacquer, propylene glycol, iron oxide black (E172), potassium hydroxide, and concentrated ammonia solution
Product Appearance and Package Contents
Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, non-transparent capsules, size “4” (approximately 14.3 mm in length), printed with “5” in black on the white body and with a white cap, containing a white to pale yellow or beige powder or compressed powder.
Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg is available in blister packs containing 7, 21, or 63 hard capsules and in unit-dose blister packs containing 7 x 1, 21 x 1, or 63 x 1 hard capsules.
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, non-transparent capsules, size “2” (approximately 18 mm in length), printed with “10” in black on the yellowish body and with a green cap, containing a white to pale yellow or beige powder or compressed powder.
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg is available in blister packs containing 7, 21, or 63 hard capsules and in unit-dose blister packs containing 7 x 1, 21 x 1, or 63 x 1 hard capsules.
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, non-transparent capsules, size “1” (approximately 19.4 mm in length), printed with “15” in black on the white body and with a blue cap, containing a white to pale yellow or beige powder or compressed powder.
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg is available in blister packs containing 7, 21, or 63 hard capsules and in unit-dose blister packs containing 7 x 1, 21 x 1, or 63 x 1 hard capsules.
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, non-transparent capsules, size “0” (approximately 21.7 mm in length), printed with “20” in black on the blue body and with a green cap, containing a white to pale yellow or beige powder or compressed powder.
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg is available in blister packs containing 21 or 63 hard capsules and in unit-dose blister packs containing 21 x 1 or 63 x 1 hard capsules.
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, non-transparent capsules, size “0” (approximately 21.7 mm in length), printed with “25” in black on the white body and with a white cap, containing a white to pale yellow or beige powder or compressed powder.
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg is available in blister packs containing 7, 21, or 63 hard capsules and in unit-dose blister packs containing 7 x 1, 21 x 1, or 63 x 1 hard capsules.
Only some pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorization Holder
Teva B.V.
Swensweg 5
2031 GA Haarlem
Netherlands
Manufacturer
Teva Operations Poland Sp. z.o.o
ul. Mogilska 80
31-546 Kraków
Poland
or
Merckle GmbH
Ludwig-Merckle-Strasse 3, Blaubeuren
89143 Baden-Wuerttemberg
Germany
or
PLIVA Croatia Ltd.
Prilaz baruna Filipovica 25
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
For further information, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorization Holder:
Teva Pharma, S.L.U.
C/ Anabel Segura, 11. Edificio Albatros B, 1ª planta
28108 Alcobendas, Madrid
Spain
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area and in the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) under the following names:
Austria Lenalidomid TEVA 5 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid TEVA 10 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid TEVA 15 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid TEVA 20 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid TEVA 25 mg Hartkapseln
Belgium Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg hard capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg hard capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg hard capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg hard capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg hard capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Czech Republic Lenalidomid Teva
Germany Lenalidomid-ratiopharm 5 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid-ratiopharm 10 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid-ratiopharm 15 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid-ratiopharm 20 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid-ratiopharm 25 mg Hartkapseln
Denmark Lenalidomide Teva
Estonia Lenalidomide Teva
Spain Lenalidomida Teva 5 mg hard capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Teva 10 mg hard capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Teva 15 mg hard capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Teva 20 mg hard capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Teva 25 mg hard capsules EFG
Finland Lenalidomide ratiopharm 5 mg kapseli, kova
Lenalidomide ratiopharm 10 mg kapseli, kova
Lenalidomide ratiopharm 15 mg kapseli, kova
Lenalidomide ratiopharm 20 mg kapseli, kova
Lenalidomide ratiopharm 25 mg kapseli, kova
France Lénalidomide Teva 5 mg, gélule
Lénalidomide Teva 10 mg, gélule
Lénalidomide Teva 15 mg, gélule
Lénalidomide Teva 25 mg, gélule
Croatia Lenalidomid Teva 5 mg tvrde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 10 mg tvrde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 15 mg tvrde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 20 mg tvrde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 25 mg tvrde kapsule
Hungary Lenalidomid Teva 5 mg kemény kapszula
Lenalidomid Teva 10 mg kemény kapszula
Lenalidomid Teva 15 mg kemény kapszula
Lenalidomid Teva 20 mg kemény kapszula
Lenalidomid Teva 25 mg kemény kapszula
Ireland Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg Hard Capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg Hard Capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg Hard Capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg Hard Capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg Hard Capsules
Italy LENALIDOMIDE TEVA
Lithuania Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg kietosios kapsules
Latvia Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg cietas kapsulas
Luxembourg Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg gélules dures
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg gélules dures
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg gélules dures
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg gélules dures
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg gélules dures
Malta Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg Hard Capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg Hard Capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg Hard Capsules
Netherlands Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg, harde capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg, harde capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg, harde capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg, harde capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg, harde capsules
Norway Lenalidomide Teva
Portugal Lenalidomide Teva
Sweden Lenalidomide Teva
Slovenia Lenalidomid Teva 5 mg trde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 10 mg trde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 15 mg trde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 20 mg trde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 25 mg trde kapsule
Slovakia Lenalidomide Teva B.V. 5 mg
Lenalidomide Teva B.V. 10 mg
Lenalidomide Teva B.V. 15 mg
Lenalidomide Teva B.V. 25 mg
Iceland Lenalidomide Teva
United Kingdom Lenalidomide 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg Hard Capsules
(Northern Ireland)
Date of the last revision of this leaflet:June 2023
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)
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