more than 12 hours have passed – do not take the capsule. Take the next capsule at the usual time the next day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nIf you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop taking Revlimid and see a doctor immediately if you get any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical attention:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Hives, skin rash, swelling of the eyes, mouth, or face, difficulty breathing, or\u00a0itching, can be symptoms of severe types of allergic reactions called\u00a0angioedema\u00a0or\u00a0anaphylactic reaction.<\/li>
- A severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0that can start as a rash on an area but spreads with extensive loss of skin throughout the body (\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome\u00a0and\/or\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis\u00a0).<\/li>
- Widespread rash, high body temperature, elevated liver enzyme levels, abnormal blood levels (\u00a0eosinophilia\u00a0), enlarged\u00a0lymph nodes,\u00a0and effects on other organs in the body (drug reaction with\u00a0eosinophilia\u00a0and systemic symptoms also known as DRESS or drug hypersensitivity syndrome).\u00a0See also section 2.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tell <\/strong>your doctor immediately if <\/strong>you get any of the following serious side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Fever, chills, sore throat, cough, cold sores, or any other symptoms of\u00a0infection\u00a0including\u00a0infection\u00a0in the blood (blood poisoning,\u00a0sepsis\u00a0)<\/li>
- Bleeding or bruising without injury<\/li>
- Pain in the chest or legs<\/li>
- Shortness of breath<\/li>
- Skeletal pain, muscle weakness, confusion, or fatigue may be due to high levels of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in the blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Revlimid can reduce the number of white blood cells that fight infection and also the blood cells that help the blood to coagulate ( platelets ) which can lead to bleeding problems such as nosebleeds and bruises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revlimid can also cause blood clots in veins ( thrombosis ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other side effects ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is important to note that a small proportion of patients develop other cancers and that treatment with Revlimid may increase this risk. Your doctor should therefore carefully evaluate the benefits and risks when you are prescribed Revlimid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very common <\/strong>side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- A decrease in the number of\u00a0red blood cells\u00a0can cause\u00a0anemia\u00a0and lead to fatigue and weakness<\/li>
- Skin rash,\u00a0itching<\/li>
- Muscle cramps, muscle weakness, muscle pain, muscle aches, skeletal pain, joint pain, back pain, pain in arms and legs<\/li>
- General swelling including swelling of the arms and legs<\/li>
- Weakness, fatigue<\/li>
- Fever and\u00a0flu-like symptoms such\u00a0as fever, muscle aches, headache, earache, cough, and chills<\/li>
- Numbness, tingling or burning in the skin, pain in hands or feet, dizziness, trembling<\/li>
- Decreased appetite, altered sense of taste<\/li>
- Increased pain, tumor size, or\u00a0redness\u00a0around\u00a0tumor\u00a0one<\/li>
- Weight loss<\/li>
- Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn<\/li>
- Low levels of\u00a0potassium\u00a0or\u00a0calcium\u00a0and\/or\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood<\/li>
- Lower thyroid function than normal<\/li>
- Bone pain (which can be a symptom of a blood clot), chest pain, or shortness of breath (which can be a symptom of blood clots in the lungs, called\u00a0pulmonary embolism\u00a0)<\/li>
- Infections\u00a0of all kinds, including in the sinuses around the nose, in the lungs, and in the upper respiratory tract<\/li>
- Shortness of breath<\/li>
- Dimsyn<\/li>
- Clouding of the eye (cataracts)<\/li>
- Kidney problems, include the kidneys not functioning properly or being unable to maintain normal function<\/li>
- Abnormal liver values<\/li>
- Elevated liver values<\/li>
- Changes in a\u00a0protein\u00a0in the blood that can cause swelling of the arteries (\u00a0vasculitis\u00a0)<\/li>
- Elevated blood sugar level (\u00a0diabetes\u00a0)<\/li>
- Lowered blood sugar level<\/li>
- Headache<\/li>
- Nasal blood<\/li>
- Dry skin<\/li>
- Depression, mood swings, difficulty sleeping<\/li>
- Cough<\/li>
- Drop-in blood pressure<\/li>
- A vague feeling of discomfort in the body, a feeling of illness<\/li>
- Sore inflamed mouth,\u00a0dry mouth<\/li>
- Dehydration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common <\/strong>side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Degradation of\u00a0red blood cells\u00a0(hemolytic anemia\u00a0)<\/li>
- Certain types of skin tumors<\/li>
- Bleeding from gums, stomach, or intestines<\/li>
- High\u00a0blood pressure, slow, fast or irregular heartbeat<\/li>
- The increased amount of a substance that is the result of normal and abnormal degradation of red blood cells<\/li>
- The increased amount of a\u00a0protein\u00a0that indicates\u00a0inflammation\u00a0in the body<\/li>
- Darker skin, discolored skin due to bleeding under the skin, usually caused by bruising, swelling of the skin filled with blood;\u00a0bruise<\/li>
- The increased amount of\u00a0uric acid\u00a0in the blood<\/li>
- Skin rash,\u00a0reddened\u00a0skin, cracked, flaky or scaly skin,\u00a0hives<\/li>
- Increased sweating, night sweats<\/li>
- Difficulty swallowing, sore throat, poor voice quality, or voice changes<\/li>
- Suva<\/li>
- Production of much more or much less urine than usual or inability to control urine<\/li>
- Blood in the urine<\/li>
- Shortness of breath, especially in a supine position (which can be a symptom of\u00a0heart failure\u00a0)<\/li>
- Difficulty getting\u00a0an erection<\/li>
- Stroke, fainting, dizziness (problems in the inner ear that lead to a feeling that everything around is spinning), temporary unconsciousness<\/li>
- Chest pain radiating to the arms, neck, jaws, back or stomach, sweating and shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting.\u00a0All of these symptoms can be a sign of a heart attack<\/li>
- Muscle weakness, lack of energy<\/li>
- Neck pain, chest pain<\/li>
- Overindulge<\/li>
- Joint swelling<\/li>
- Slow or blocked bile flow from the liver<\/li>
- Low levels of\u00a0phosphate\u00a0or\u00a0magnesium\u00a0in the blood<\/li>
- Hard to talk<\/li>
- Liver damage<\/li>
- Impaired balance, difficult to move<\/li>
- Deafness, ringing in the ears (\u00a0tinnitus\u00a0)<\/li>
- Nerve pain, unpleasant abnormal sensation especially when touched<\/li>
- Excess iron in the body<\/li>
- Thirst<\/li>
- Confusion<\/li>
- Toothache<\/li>
- Cases that can lead to injuries<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon <\/strong>side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Bleeding inside the skull<\/li>
- Circulation problem<\/li>
- Loss of vision<\/li>
- Impaired\u00a0libido\u00a0_<\/li>
- Large urine output with skeletal pain and weakness, which may be a symptom of kidney disease (Fanconi’s syndrome)<\/li>
- Yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes or eyes (jaundice), light stools, dark urine,\u00a0itchy\u00a0skin, rash, stomach pain, or bloated stomach – these may be symptoms of liver damage (liver failure)<\/li>
- Stomach pain, bloating or diarrhea, may be symptoms of\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the colon (\u00a0colitis\u00a0or appendicitis)<\/li>
- Damage to the kidney cells (called\u00a0renal\u00a0tubular\u00a0necrosis\u00a0)<\/li>
- Changes in skin color, sensitivity to sunlight<\/li>
- Tumor light syndrome – metabolic complications that can occur during treatment of cancer and sometimes even without treatment.\u00a0These complications are caused by the breakdown products of dying cancer cells and may include the following: changes in blood chemistry;\u00a0high levels of\u00a0potassium, phosphorus, and\u00a0uric acid\u00a0as well as low levels of\u00a0calcium\u00a0which leads to changes in kidney function and heart rhythm, seizures and sometimes death.<\/li>
- Elevated\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in the blood vessels that supply the lungs with blood (\u00a0pulmonary\u00a0hypertension\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
No known frequency<\/strong> (can not be calculated from the available data):<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Sudden pain or mild pain that worsens in the upper abdomen and\/or back, which persists for a few days, possibly in combination with nausea, vomiting, fever, and rapid\u00a0pulse.\u00a0These symptoms may be due to\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas.<\/li>
- Wheezing, shortness of breath, or dry cough, may be symptoms caused by\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the lung tissue.<\/li>
- In rare cases, muscle breakdown (muscle pain, weakness, or swelling), which can lead to kidney problems (\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0), has been observed.\u00a0Some of the cases occurred when Revlimid was administered with a statin (a type of cholesterol-lowering drug).<\/li>
- A condition that affects the skin and is caused by\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the small blood vessels, along with joint pain and fever (leukocytoclastic\u00a0vasculitis\u00a0).<\/li>
- Degradation of the stomach wall or intestinal wall.\u00a0This can lead to a very serious\u00a0infection.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you experience severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, blood in the stool, or changed bowel habits.<\/li>
- Viral infections, including\u00a0herpes\u00a0zoster (also known as\u00a0shingles, a viral disease that causes painful skin rashes with blisters) and recurrence of\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B\u00a0infection\u00a0(which can lead to yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, dark brown urine, pain in the right side of the stomach, fever and nausea or vomiting).<\/li>
- Rejection of transplanted organs (eg kidney, heart).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to store Revlimid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n