Prospecto:Information for the Patient
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
Read this prospectus carefully before starting to take this medication,because it contains important information for you.
-This medication has been prescribed only to you, and you should not give it to other people even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
1.What is LenaLidomida Teva and what is it used for
2.What you need to know before starting to take LenaLidomida Teva
3.How to take LenaLidomida Teva
4.Possible adverse effects
5.Storage of LenaLidomida Teva
6.Contents of the package and additional information
What is Lenalidomida Teva
Lena lidomida Teva contains the active ingredient “lenalidomida”. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines that affect how the immune system works.
This medicine affects how the immune system works.
What Lenalidomida Teva is used for
Lena lidomida Teva 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 usually does not have a cure. However, the symptoms and signs can be greatly 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
Lena lidomida Teva 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
Lena lidomida Teva is taken with other medicines, including:
You will take these medicines when starting treatment and then continue taking Lena lidomida Teva only.
If you are 75 years or older or have moderate to severe kidney problems, your doctor will carefully monitor you before starting treatment.
Multiple myeloma: in previously treated patients
Lena lidomida Teva is taken with an anti-inflammatory called “dexametasona”.
Lena lidomida Teva can slow the worsening 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.
Lena lidomida Teva is used to treat adult patients diagnosed with MDS, when all the following points are applicable:
Lena lidomida Teva can increase the number of healthy red blood cells produced by the body by reducing the number of abnormal cells:
Castleman's disease (LCD)
Castleman's disease 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. Castleman's disease is a disease in which B cells grow uncontrollably and accumulate in lymphoid tissue, bone marrow, or blood.
Lena lidomida Teva 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.
Lena lidomida Teva is used with another medicine called “rituximab” for the treatment of adult patients who have received previous treatment for follicular lymphoma.
How Lenalidomida Teva works
Lena lidomida Teva works by affecting the body's immune system and directly attacking cancer.
It acts in several ways:
You should read the leaflet for all the medicines you are going to take in combination with Lenalidomida Teva before starting treatment with Lenalidomida Teva.
Do not take Lenalidomida Teva
If any of these conditions apply to you, do not take Lenalidomida Teva. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting to take Lenalidomida Teva 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 Teva and during the same, blood tests will be done regularly. This is because Lenalidomida Teva may 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 Teva
If you have SMD, you may be more prone to developing a more advanced disease called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). In addition, it is unknown how Lenalidomida Teva affects the likelihood of developing AML. Your doctor may perform analyses to detect signs that may better predict the likelihood of developing AML during treatment with Lenalidomida Teva.
For patients with LCM who take Lenalidomida Teva
Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test:
For patients with LF who take Lenalidomida 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 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 the dose of Lenalidomida Teva 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 Teva 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 Teva
Inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine. This is because Lenalidomida Teva may affect the way other medicines work. In addition, some medicines may affect the way Lenalidomida Teva works.
In particular, inform 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 Lenalidomida Teva
Men taking Lenalidomida Teva
Breastfeeding
You should not breastfeed while taking Lenalidomida Teva, as it is unknown whether Lenalidomida Teva passes into breast milk.
Contraception
For women taking Lenalidomida Teva
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 Teva
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 finishing treatment, even if you have undergone a vasectomy. You should not donate semen or sperm during treatment or for at least 7 days after finishing treatment.
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 Teva.
Lenalidomida Teva contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per capsule; this is, essentially “sodium-free”.
Lenalidomide Teva should be administered by a healthcare professional with experience in the treatment of multiple myeloma, SMD, LCM or LF.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for Lenalidomide Teva indicated by your doctor.In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking Lenalidomide Teva with other medications, you should consult the leaflet of those other medications to obtain additional information on their use and effects.
Treatment cycle
Lenalidomide Teva is taken on certain days during the period of 3 weeks (21 days).
Or
Lenalidomide Teva is taken on certain days during the period of 4 weeks (28 days).
How much Lenalidomide Teva to take
Before starting treatment, your doctor will indicate:
How and when to take Lenalidomide Teva
Administration of this medication
To remove the capsule from the blister:
Duration of treatment with Lenalidomide Teva
Lenalidomide 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 informs you to stop treatment.
If you take more Lenalidomide Teva than you should
If you take more Lenalidomide Teva than prescribed, inform your doctor immediately.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor, pharmacist or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take Lenalidomide Teva
If you forget to take Lenalidomide Teva at your usual time and
If you have any other doubts about the use of thismedication, ask your doctororpharmacist.
Like all medicines, Teva Lenalidomide can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Teva Lenalidomide and seek medical attention immediately, as it may require emergency medical treatment:
Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following serious side effects:
Teva 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. Teva 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 it is possible that this risk may increase with treatment with Teva Lenalidomide, therefore, your doctor should carefully evaluate the benefits and risks when prescribing Teva Lenalidomide.
Side effectsvery common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Side effectscommon(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Side effectsuncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Side effects ofunknown 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 that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through theSpanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keepthis medicationout of the sight and reach of children.
Do not usethis medicationafter the expiration date that appears onthe blister and the box after “CAD”. 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 observe visible signs of deterioration or signs of improper handling.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Return unused medication to your pharmacist. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Lenalidomide Teva
Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg hard capsules EFG:
Content of the capsule:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose and talc
Capsule coating:
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:
Content of the capsule:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose and talc
Capsule coating:
Gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow (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:
Content of the capsule:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose and talc
Capsule coating:
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:
Content of the capsule:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose and talc
Capsule coating:
Gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171),ironoxide yellow (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:
Content of the capsule:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium croscarmellose and talc
Capsule coating:
Gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171)
Printing ink:
Lacquer, propylene glycol, iron oxide black (E172), potassium hydroxide and concentrated ammonia solution
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
Lenalidomide Teva 5 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, opaque, size “4” (approximately 14.3 mm in length), capsules with a white body and a white cap, containing a white to pale yellowish or beige powder or compressed powder.
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, opaque, size “2” (approximately 18 mm in length), capsules with a yellowish body and a green cap, containing a white to pale yellowish or beige powder or compressed powder.
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, opaque, size “1” (approximately 19.4 mm in length), capsules with a white body and a blue cap, containing a white to pale yellowish or beige powder or compressed powder.
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, opaque, size “0” (approximately 21.7 mm in length), capsules with a blue body and a green cap, containing a white to pale yellowish or beige powder or compressed powder.
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg hard capsules EFG are hard, opaque, size “0” (approximately 21.7 mm in length), capsules with a white body and a white cap, containing a white to pale yellowish or beige powder or compressed powder.
Packaging sizes:
Lenalidomide Teva is available in blister packs containing 7, 21 or 63 hard capsules and in single-dose blister packs containing 7 x 1, 21 x 1 or 63 x 1 hard capsules.
Only some packaging sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and responsible manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
Teva B.V.
Swensweg 5
2031 GA Haarlem
Netherlands
Responsible 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
Further information about this medicinal product can be obtained by contacting 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:
AustriaLenalidomid TEVA 5 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid TEVA 10 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid TEVA 15 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid TEVA 20 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid TEVA 25 mg Hartkapseln
BelgiumLenalidomide Teva 5 mg harde capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Lenalidomide Teva 10 mg harde capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg harde capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Lenalidomide Teva 20 mg harde capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg harde capsules / gélules / Hartkapseln
Czech RepublicLenalidomid Teva
GermanyLenalidomid-ratiopharm 5 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid-ratiopharm 10 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid-ratiopharm 15 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid-ratiopharm 20 mg Hartkapseln
Lenalidomid-ratiopharm 25 mg Hartkapseln
DenmarkLenalidomide Teva
EstoniaLenalidomide Teva
SpainLenalidomida Teva 5 mg cápsulas duras EFG
Lenalidomida Teva 10 mg cápsulas duras EFG
Lenalidomida Teva 15 mg cápsulas duras EFG
Lenalidomida Teva 20 mg cápsulas duras EFG
Lenalidomida Teva 25 mg cápsulas duras EFG
FinlandLenalidomide 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
FranceLénalidomide Teva 5 mg, gélule
Lénalidomide Teva 10 mg, gélule
Lénalidomide Teva 15 mg, gélule
Lénalidomide Teva 25 mg, gélule
CroatiaLenalidomid 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
HungaryLenalidomid 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
IrelandLenalidomide 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
ItalyLENALIDOMIDE TEVA
LithuaniaLenalidomide Teva 25 mg kietosios kapsules
LatviaLenalidomide Teva 25 mg cietas kapsulas
LuxembourgLenalidomide 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
MaltaLenalidomide Teva 10 mg Hard Capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 15 mg Hard Capsules
Lenalidomide Teva 25 mg Hard Capsules
NetherlandsLenalidomide 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
NorwayLenalidomide Teva
PortugalLenalidomide Teva
SwedenLenalidomide Teva
SloveniaLenalidomid Teva 5 mg trde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 10 mg trdekapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 15 mg trde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 20 mg trde kapsule
Lenalidomid Teva 25 mg trde kapsule
SlovakiaLenalidomide Teva B.V. 5 mg
Lenalidomide Teva B.V. 10 mg
Lenalidomide Teva B.V. 15 mg
Lenalidomide Teva B.V. 25 mg
IcelandLenalidomide Teva
United KingdomLenalidomide 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg Hard Capsules
(Northern Ireland)
Last revision date of thissummary of product characteristics: June 2023
The detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)
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