Product Information for the User
Lenalidomida Grindeks 2.5 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Grindeks 5 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Grindeks 7.5 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Grindeks 10 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Grindeks 15 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Grindeks 20 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida Grindeks 25 mg Hard Capsules EFG
Lenalidomida
Read this entire leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
-Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
-If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
-This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not give it to others even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
-If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
1. What Lenalidomida Grindeks is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before taking Lenalidomida Grindeks
3. How to take Lenalidomida Grindeks
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Lenalidomida Grindeks
6. Contents of the pack and additional information
This medication contains the active ingredient “lenalidomida”. This medication belongs to a group of medications that affect how the immune system works.
What is Lenalidomida Grindeks used forLenalidomida Grindeks
Lenalidomida is used in adults for:
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects a specific type of white blood cells 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 generally incurable. However, the symptoms and signs can be greatly reduced or disappear for a period of time. This is called “remission”.
Multiple myeloma: new diagnosis; in patients who have undergone a bone marrow transplantLenalidomida is used as maintenance treatment after recovering adequately from a bone marrow transplant.
Multiple myeloma: new diagnosis; in patients who cannot be treated with a bone marrow transplant
Lenalidomida Grindeks is taken with other medications, including:
You will take these medications when starting treatment and then continue taking Lenalidomida Grindeks 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 is taken with an anti-inflammatory medication called “dexametasona”.
Lenalidomida can slow the progression of multiple myeloma symptoms. It has also been shown to delay the recurrence of multiple myeloma after treatment.
Follicular lymphoma (FL)
FL is a slow-growing cancer that affects lymphocytes B. 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 lymphocytes B in the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen.
Lenalidomida Grindeks is used with another medication called “rituximab” in the treatment of adult patients who have received previous treatment for follicular lymphoma.
How Lenalidomida Grindeks works
Lenalidomida works 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 this medicine.
Do not take Lenalidomida Grindeks:
If any of these conditions apply to you, do not take this medicine. In case of doubt, consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting to take Lenalidomidaif:
If any of the above alterations apply to you, inform your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting treatment.
At any time, during or after treatment, inform your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience:
Analysis and tests
Before starting treatment with Lenalidomida and during the same, blood tests will be done regularly. This is because Lenalidomida 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 MM who take Lenalidomida Grindeks
Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test:
•before treatment;
•every week during the first 3weeks (a cycle) of treatment;
•later, every 2 weeks in cycles2-4 (see section3 for more information);
•after that, at the start of each cycle; and
•at least every month.
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 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 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
Lenalidomida is not recommended for use 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 Grindeks
Inform your doctor or nurse if you are taking, have taken recently or may need to take any other medicine. This is because Lenalidomida Grindeks may affect the way other medicines work. In addition, some medicines may affect the way 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 Grindeks
Men taking Lenalidomida Grindeks
Lactation
You should not breastfeed while taking Lenalidomida, as it is unknown whether Lenalidomida passes into breast milk.
Contraception
For women taking Lenalidomida Grindeks
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 Grindeks
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 treatment ends, even if you have undergone a vasectomy.
Driving and operating machines
You should not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy, tired, drowsy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Lenalidomida Grindeks.
Lenalidomida Grindeks contains lactose
This medicine contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with him before taking this medicine.
Lenalidomida Grindeks contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 23mg of sodium (1mmol) per capsule; this is, essentially “sodium-free”.
Lenalidomide should be administered by a healthcare professional with experience in the treatment of multiple myeloma or lymphoma follicular.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of Lenalidomide indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking Lenalidomide with other medications, you should 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 Grindeks to take
Before starting treatment, your doctor will indicate:
How and when to take Lenalidomide Grindeks
Administration of this medication
To remove the capsule from the blister pack:
Duration of treatment with Lenalidomide Grindeks
Lenalidomide 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 Grindeks than you should
If you take more Lenalidomide than prescribed, inform your doctor immediately.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take Lenalidomide Grindeks
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.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
If you experience any of the following severe side effects, stop taking Lenalidomida Grindeks and seek immediate medical attention because you may require emergency medical treatment:
Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following severe side effects:
Lenalidomida Grindeks may reduce the number of white blood cells that fight infections and also the blood cells that help blood clotting (platelets), which can cause bleeding disorders, such as nosebleeds and petechiae. Lenalidomida Grindeks may 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 to you.
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):
Frequency not known(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 medicine.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the blister pack and the box after “CAD”/“EXP”. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
This medication does not require special conditions for conservation.
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 Grindeks
Lenalidomide Grindeks2.5 mg hard capsules:
Lenalidomide Grindeks5 mg hard capsules:
Lenalidomide Grindeks7.5 mg hard capsules:
Lenalidomide Grindeks 10 mg hard capsules:
Lenalidomide Grindeks 15 mg hard capsules:
Lenalidomide Grindeks 20 mg hard capsules:
Lenalidomide Grindeks 25 mg hard capsules:
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
The hard capsules of Lenalidomide Grindeks 2.5 mg arecapsules of size 4, of greenish-white color, with the inscription«L2,5».
The hard capsules of Lenalidomide Grindeks 5 mg are capsules of size 4, of white color, with the inscription «L5».
The hard capsules of Lenalidomide Grindeks 7.5 mg are capsules of size 3, of yellowish-white color, with the inscription «L7,5».
The hard capsules of Lenalidomide Grindeks 10 mg are capsules of size 2, of greenish-yellowish color, with the inscription «L10».
The hard capsules of Lenalidomide Grindeks 15 mg are capsules of size 1, of blue-white color, with the inscription «L15».
The hard capsules of Lenalidomide Grindeks 20 mg are capsules of size 0, of greenish-blue color, with the inscription «L20».
The hard capsules of Lenalidomide Grindeks 25 mg are capsules of size 0, of white color, with the inscription «L25».
The capsules are presented in packs of 7 or 21 capsules per pack.
Only some pack sizes may be marketed.
Holder of the marketing authorization and responsible for the manufacture
AS GRINDEKS.
Krustpils iela 53, Riga, LV-1057, Latvia
Phone: +371 67083205
Fax: +371 67083505
Email:grindeks@grindeks.lv
Further information on this medicinal product can be obtained bycontacting the representative of the marketing authorization holder in your country
Grindeks Kalceks España, S.L.
C/ José Abascal, 58 – 2º Dcha.
Madrid, 28003, 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:
Netherlands |
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Austria | Lenalidomid Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg Hartkapseln | |
Belgium | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg gélules | |
Bulgaria | ??????????? ???????? 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg ?????? ??????? Lenalidomide Grindeks 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg hard capsules | |
Czech Republic | Lenalidomide Grindeks | |
Croatia | Lenalidomid Grindeks 2,5mg tvrde kapsule Lenalidomid Grindeks 5mg tvrde kapsule Lenalidomid Grindeks 7,5mg tvrde kapsule Lenalidomid Grindeks 10mg tvrde kapsule Lenalidomid Grindeks 15mg tvrde kapsule Lenalidomid Grindeks 20mg tvrde kapsule Lenalidomid Grindeks 25mg tvrde kapsule | |
Cyprus | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg hard capsules | |
Denmark | Lenalidomide Grindeks | |
Estonia | Lenalidomide Grindeks | |
Finland | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg kapselit, kovat | |
France | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, Gélule | |
Germany | Lenalidomid Ethypharm 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg Hartkapseln | |
Greece | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg καψ?κια σκληρ? Lenalidomide Grindeks 5mg καψ?κια σκληρ? Lenalidomide Grindeks 7,5mg καψ?κια σκληρ? Lenalidomide Grindeks 10mg καψ?κια σκληρ? Lenalidomide Grindeks 15mg καψ?κια σκληρ? Lenalidomide Grindeks 20mg καψ?κια σκληρ? Lenalidomide Grindeks 25mg καψ?κια σκληρ? | |
Hungary | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg kemény kapszula | |
Iceland | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg Capsules, hard | |
Ireland | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg Capsules, hard | |
Italy | Lenalidomide Grindeks | |
Latvia | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg cietas kapsulas | |
Lithuania |
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Malta | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg Hard Capsules | |
Norway | Lenalidomide Grindeks | |
Poland | Lenalidomide Grindeks | |
Portugal | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg cápsulas duras | |
Romania | Lenalidomida Grindeks 2,5mg capsule Lenalidomida Grindeks 5mg capsule Lenalidomida Grindeks 7,5mg capsule Lenalidomida Grindeks 10mg capsule Lenalidomida Grindeks 15mg capsule Lenalidomida Grindeks 20mg capsule Lenalidomida Grindeks 25mg capsule | |
Slovakia | Lenalidomid Grindeks 2,5mg tvrdé kapsuly Lenalidomid Grindeks 5mg tvrdé kapsuly Lenalidomid Grindeks 7,5mg tvrdé kapsuly Lenalidomid Grindeks 10mg tvrdé kapsuly Lenalidomid Grindeks 15mg tvrdé kapsuly Lenalidomid Grindeks 20mg tvrdé kapsuly Lenalidomid Grindeks 25mg tvrdé kapsuly | |
Slovenia | Lenalidomid Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg trde kapsule | |
Spain | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg cápsula dura | |
Sweden | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2,5mg, 5mg, 7,5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg hårda kapslar | |
United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) | Lenalidomide Grindeks 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg Capsules, hard |
Last update of the summary of product characteristics: 02/2022
Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es)
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