Lenalidomida Accord 2.5 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Accord 5 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Accord 7.5 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Accord 10 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Accord 15 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Accord 20 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Accord 25 mg Hard Capsules EFG
lenalidomida
Read this leaflet carefully before you start to take this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Lenalidomida Accord contains the active ingredient “lenalidomida”. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines that affect how the immune system works.
What Lenalidomida Accord is used for
Lenalidomida Accord is used in adults for:
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects a specific type of white blood cell in the blood, called plasma cells. These cells accumulate in the bone marrow and multiply, becoming uncontrolled. This can damage bones and kidneys.
Multiple myeloma is usually incurable. However, the symptoms and signs can be significantly reduced or disappear for a period of time. This is called “remission”.
Multiple myeloma newly diagnosed: in patients who have undergone a bone marrow transplant.
Lenalidomida Accord is used as maintenance treatment after recovering adequately from a bone marrow transplant.
Multiple myeloma newly diagnosed: in patients who cannot be treated with a bone marrow transplant
Lenalidomida Accord is taken with other medicines, including:
You will take these medicines when starting treatment and then continue taking lenalidomida alone.
If you are 75 years or older or have moderate to severe kidney problems, your doctor will closely monitor you before starting treatment.
Multiple myeloma: in previously treated patients
Lenalidomida Accord is taken with a corticosteroid called “dexametasona”.
Lenalidomida Accord can slow the progression of multiple myeloma symptoms.
It has also been shown to delay the recurrence of multiple myeloma after treatment.
Myleodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
MDS are a group of many different blood and bone marrow diseases. Blood cells become abnormal and do not function correctly. Patients may experience a variety of symptoms, including low red blood cell count (anemia), the need for blood transfusions, and the risk of infection.
Lenalidomida Accord is used to treat adult patients diagnosed with MDS, when all the following points are applicable:
Lenalidomida Accordcan 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 a part of the immune system (lymphoid tissue). It affects a type of white blood cell in the blood called “B lymphocytes” or B cells. MCL is a disease in which B cells grow uncontrollably and accumulate in lymphoid tissue, bone marrow, or blood.
Lenalidomida is used in monotherapy to treat adult patients who have received previous treatment 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 infections. When a person has FL, they may store too many of these B lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen.
Lenalidomida is used with another medicine called “rituximab” for the treatment of adult patients who have received previous treatment for follicular lymphoma.
How Lenalidomida Accord works
Lenalidomida acts by affecting the body's immune system and directly attacking cancer. It acts in several ways:
You must read the leaflet for all the medicines you are going to take in combination with Lenalidomida before starting treatment with Lenalidomida.
Do not take Lenalidomida Accord:
If any of these conditions apply to you, do not take lenalidomide. In case of doubt, consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting to take lenalidomida if:
If any of the above alterations apply to you, inform your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting treatment.
Inform your doctor or nurse immediately if:
Analysis and tests
Before starting treatment with lenalidomida and during the same, blood tests will be done regularly. This is because lenalidomida can cause a decrease in the blood cells that help fight infections (white blood cells) and those that participate in coagulation (platelets).
Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test:
You may be evaluated to detect signs of cardiopulmonary problems before and during treatment with lenalidomida.
For patients with SMD who take lenalidomida
If you have SMD, you may be more prone to developing a more advanced disease called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Additionally, it is unknown how lenalidomida affects your chances of developing AML. Your doctor may perform tests to detect signs that may better predict your chances of developing AML during treatment with lenalidomida.
For patients with MCL who take lenalidomida
Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test:
For patients with LF who take lenalidomida
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 disease in which the tumors break down and produce unusual levels of chemical substances in the blood that, in turn, may cause kidney failure (this disease is called tumor lysis syndrome).
Your doctor may examine you to check if any changes have occurred in your skin, such as red spots or skin rashes.
Your doctor may adjust your lenalidomida dose or interrupt your treatment, depending on the results of your blood tests and your overall condition. If you are a new diagnosis patient, your doctor may also evaluate your treatment based on your age and any other conditions you already have.
Blood donation
You should not donate blood during treatment or for at least 7 days after the end of treatment.
Children and adolescents
The use of lenalidomida is not recommended in children and adolescents under 18 years old.
Older people and people with kidney problems
If you are 75 years old or more or have moderate to severe kidney problems, your doctor will examine you carefully before starting treatment.
Other medicines and Lenalidomida Accord
Inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or may need to take any other medicine. This is because lenalidomida may affect how other medicines work. Additionally, some medicines may affect how lenalidomida works.
Specifically, inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Pregnancy, lactation and contraception: information for women and men
Pregnancy
Women taking lenalidomida
Men taking lenalidomida
Lactation
You should not take lenalidomida during lactation, as it is unknown whether lenalidomida passes into breast milk.
Contraception
For women taking lenalidomida
Before starting treatment, ask your doctor if you are capable of becoming pregnant, although you may think this is unlikely.
If you can become pregnant:
And
For men taking lenalidomida
Lenalidomida passes into human semen. If your partner becomes pregnant or may become pregnant and does not use any effective contraceptive method, you must use condoms during treatment and for at least 7 days after completing treatment, even if you have undergone a vasectomy.
Driving and using machines
You should not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy, tired, drowsy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking lenalidomida.
Lenalidomida Accord contains lactose
Lenalidomida Accord contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have intolerance to certain sugars, consult with him before taking this medicine.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication indicated by your doctor.
In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking lenalidomide with other medications, you must consult the leaflet of those other medications to obtain additional information on their use and effects.
Treatment cycle
Lenalidomide is taken on certain days during the period of 3 weeks (21 days).
Or
Lenalidomide is taken on certain days during the period of 4 weeks (28 days).
How much Lenalidomide to take
Before starting treatment, your doctor will indicate:
How and when to take Lenalidomide
Administration of this medication
To remove the capsule from the blister pack:
Duration of treatment with lenalidomide
Lenalidomide is taken in treatment cycles, each cycle lasting 21 or 28 days (see “Treatment cycle” above). You must continue the treatment cycles until your doctor informs you to stop treatment.
If you take more lenalidomide than you should
If you take more lenalidomide than prescribed, inform your doctor immediately.
If you forget to take lenalidomide
If you forget to take lenalidomide at your usual time and:
If you have any other doubts about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking lenalidomide and seek medical attention immediately, as it may require emergency medical treatment:
Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects:
Lenalidomide can reduce the number of white blood cells that fight infections and also the cells in the blood that help to clot the blood (platelets), which can cause bleeding disorders such as nosebleeds and bruises. Lenalidomide can also cause blood clots in the veins (thrombosis).
Other side effects
It is essential to note that a reduced number of patients may develop other types of cancer, and this risk may increase with lenalidomide treatment. Therefore, your doctor must carefully evaluate the benefits and risks of prescribing lenalidomide.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Side effectscommon (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Side effects of unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data):
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the national notification system included in theAppendix V.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Lenalidomide Accord 2.5 mg hard capsules EFG:
The active ingredient is lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 2.5 mg of lenalidomide.
The other components are:
Lenalidomide Accord 5 mg hard capsules EFG:
The active ingredient is lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 5 mg of lenalidomide.
The other components are:
Lenalidomide Accord 7.5 mg hard capsules EFG:
The active ingredient is lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 7.5 mg of lenalidomide.
The other components are:
Lenalidomide Accord 10 mg hard capsules EFG:
The active ingredient is lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 10 mg of lenalidomide.
The other components are:
Lenalidomide Accord 15 mg hard capsules EFG:
The active ingredient is lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 15 mg of lenalidomide.
The other components are:
Lenalidomide Accord 20 mg hard capsules EFG:
The active ingredient is lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 20 mg of lenalidomide.
The other components are:
Lenalidomide Accord 25 mg hard capsules EFG:
The active ingredient is lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 25 mg of lenalidomide.
The other components are:
Appearance of Lenalidomide Accord and packaging contents
Lenalidomide Accord 2.5 mg are hard gelatin capsules of size "5" with a length of approximately 11.0 mm to 11.8 mm, grey cap and white opaque body with "LENALIDOMIDE" printed in black on the cap and "2.5 mg" printed in green on the body, containing white to off-white powder.
Lenalidomide Accord 5 mg are hard gelatin capsules of size "5" with a length of approximately 11.0 mm to 11.8 mm, white opaque cap and body with "LENALIDOMIDE" printed in black on the cap and "5 mg" printed in green on the body, containing white to off-white powder.
Lenalidomide Accord 7.5 mg are hard gelatin capsules of size "4" with a length of approximately 14.0 mm to 14.8 mm, lavender opaque cap and white opaque body with "LENALIDOMIDE" printed in black on the cap and "7.5 mg" printed in green on the body, containing white to off-white powder.
Lenalidomide Accord 10 mg are hard gelatin capsules of size "3" with a length of approximately 15.4 mm to 16.2 mm, green leaf opaque cap and white opaque body with "LENALIDOMIDE" printed in black on the cap and "10 mg" printed in green on the body, containing white to off-white powder.
Lenalidomide Accord 15 mg are hard gelatin capsules of size "2" with a length of approximately 17.4 mm to 18.2 mm, orange opaque cap and white opaque body with "LENALIDOMIDE" printed in black on the cap and "15 mg" printed in green on the body, containing white to off-white powder.
Lenalidomide Accord 20 mg are hard gelatin capsules of size "1" with a length of approximately 19.0 mm to 19.8 mm, green opaque cap and white opaque body with "LENALIDOMIDE" printed in black on the cap and "20 mg" printed in green on the body, containing white to off-white powder.
Lenalidomide Accord 25 mg are hard gelatin capsules of size "0" with a length of approximately 21.0 mm to 21.8 mm, white opaque cap and body with "LENALIDOMIDE" printed in black on the cap and "25 mg" printed in green on the body, containing white to off-white powder.
Lenalidomide Accord hard capsules are available in blister packs of 7 x 1 or 21 x 1 capsules.
Only some sizes of packaging may be marketed.
Marketing authorisation holder
Accord Healthcare S.L.U.
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s/n, Edifici Est 6th floor,
08039 Barcelona,
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Responsible person
Accord Healthcare Limited
Sage House, 319 Pinner Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4HF
United Kingdom
Pharmadox Healthcare Limited
Paola PLA 3000, Malta
Accord Healthcare Polska Sp.z o.o.,
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Accord Healthcare B.V.,
Winthontlaan 200,
3526 KV Utrecht,
Netherlands
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Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the European Medicines Agency:http://www.ema.europa.eu/.
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