Lenalidomide eugia
Poland
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Package leaflet: Information for the user
Lenalidomide Eugia, 5 mg, hard capsules
Lenalidomide Eugia, 10 mg, hard capsules
Lenalidomide Eugia, 15 mg, hard capsules
Lenalidomide Eugia, 25 mg, hard capsules
Lenalidomide
Please read all of this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine, because it contains
important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
Leaflet contents:
- What Lenalidomide Eugia is and what it is used for
- Important information before taking Lenalidomide Eugia
- How to take Lenalidomide Eugia
- Possible side effects
- How to store Lenalidomide Eugia
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Lenalidomide Eugia is and what it is used for
What Lenalidomide Eugia is
Lenalidomide Eugia contains the active substance lenalidomide. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines
that affect the function of the immune system.
What Lenalidomide Eugia is used for
Lenalidomide Eugia is used in adult patients for the treatment of:
- multiple myeloma,
- myelodysplastic syndromes,
- mantle cell lymphoma,
- follicular lymphoma.
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects a certain kind of white blood cells called plasma cells.
These cells accumulate in the bone marrow and divide uncontrollably. This may lead to damage of bones and kidneys.
Generally, multiple myeloma is incurable. However, it is possible to achieve a significant temporary reduction or
elimination of signs and symptoms of the disease. This is called “remission”.
Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma – in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation
Lenalidomide Eugia is used in this indication as monotherapy for maintenance treatment following adequate response after transplantation.
Newly diagnosed multiple myeloma – in patients not eligible for bone marrow transplantation
Lenalidomide Eugia is taken in combination with other medicines, including:
- a chemotherapy drug called bortezomib,
- another medicine called dexamethasone,
- another medicine called melphalan, and
- an immunosuppressive medicine called prednisone.
Treatment is initiated with additional medicines and then continued with Lenalidomide Eugia alone.
If you are 75 years of age or older, or have moderate to severe kidney problems, your doctor will perform careful assessments before starting treatment.
Multiple myeloma – in previously treated patients
Lenalidomide Eugia is taken in combination with another anti-inflammatory medicine called dexamethasone.
Lenalidomide Eugia may stop the progression of signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma. It has also been shown to delay relapse of multiple myeloma after treatment.
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of different blood and bone marrow disorders. Abnormal blood cells are present which do not function properly. Patients may experience various signs and symptoms, including low numbers of red blood cells (anaemia), need for blood transfusions, and risk of infection.
Lenalidomide Eugia as monotherapy is used to treat adult patients diagnosed with MDS if all of the following conditions are met:
- the patient requires regular blood transfusions due to low red blood cell count (“transfusion-dependent anaemia”),
- the patient has an abnormality in bone marrow cells called “isolated cytogenetic abnormality with deletion 5q”. This means the patient’s body does not produce enough healthy blood cells,
- the patient has previously been treated with other therapies that were inappropriate or insufficiently effective.
Taking Lenalidomide Eugia may lead to an increase in the number of healthy blood cells produced by the body, by reducing the number of abnormal cells:
- this may lead to a reduction in the number of blood transfusions required. It may even become possible to discontinue transfusions altogether.
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)
MCL is a cancer affecting part of the immune system (lymphatic tissue). It attacks a type of white blood cells called B-lymphocytes or B-cells. Mantle cell lymphoma is a disease characterised by uncontrolled growth of B-lymphocytes, leading to their accumulation in lymphatic tissue, bone marrow, or blood.
Lenalidomide Eugia as monotherapy is used in the treatment of adult patients who have been previously treated with other medicines.
Follicular lymphoma (FL)
FL is a slowly growing malignant cancer affecting B-lymphocytes. These are a type of white blood cells that help the body fight infections. In patients with FL, excessive numbers of B-lymphocytes may accumulate in the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen.
Lenalidomide Eugia is taken together with another medicine called “rituximab” for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma.
How Lenalidomide Eugia works
Lenalidomide Eugia works by affecting the function of the immune system and directly attacking cancer cells. The medicine works in several different ways:
- by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells,
- by inhibiting the development of blood vessels in tumours,
- by stimulating part of the immune system to attack cancer cells.
2. Important information before taking Lenalidomide Eugia
Before starting treatment with Lenalidomide Eugia, carefully read
the package leaflets of all medicinal products taken in combination with Lenalidomide
Eugia.
When not to take Lenalidomide Eugia:
- If the patient is pregnant, suspects she is pregnant, or plans to become pregnant, because Lenalidomide Eugia is expected to be harmful to the unborn child (see section 2, "Pregnancy, breastfeeding and contraception – information for women and men").
- If the patient could become pregnant, unless she is using all required contraceptive measures (see section 2, "Pregnancy, breastfeeding and contraception – information for women and men"). If the patient could become pregnant, the doctor will always document at the time of prescription that necessary precautions have been taken and will confirm this with the patient.
- If the patient has a known allergy to lenalidomide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). In case of suspected allergy, consult your doctor for advice.
If any of these points apply to the patient, Lenalidomide Eugia must not be used.
In case of doubt, consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Before starting to take Lenalidomide Eugia, discuss this with your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse if the patient:
- Has previously had blood clots – this increases the risk of developing blood clots in veins and arteries during treatment.
- Has any signs of infection, such as cough or fever.
- Currently has or has previously had a viral infection, particularly varicella-zoster virus, hepatitis B, or HIV. In case of doubt, consult your doctor. Treatment with Lenalidomide Eugia may reactivate viruses in patients previously infected, leading to recurrence of infection. The doctor will check whether the patient has previously had hepatitis B.
- Has kidney problems – the doctor may adjust the dose of lenalidomide.
- Has had a heart attack (myocardial infarction), has previously had a blood clot, smokes, has high blood pressure, or high cholesterol levels.
- Experienced allergic symptoms while taking thalidomide (another medicine used in the treatment of multiple myeloma), such as rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or difficulty breathing.
- Previously experienced a combination of any of the following symptoms: widespread rash, skin redness, high fever, flu-like symptoms,
elevated liver enzymes, blood abnormalities (eosinophilia), swollen lymph nodes – these are symptoms of a severe skin reaction known as
drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, also called “DRESS” (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) or “drug hypersensitivity syndrome” (see also section 4 “Possible side effects”).
If any of the above apply to the patient, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting treatment.
Immediately inform your doctor or nurse if at any time during or after treatment the patient experiences any of the following symptoms:
- Blurred vision, loss of vision, double vision, difficulty speaking, muscle weakness in the arm or leg, change in walking pattern or difficulty maintaining balance, persistent numbness, reduced sensation or loss of sensation, memory loss or disorientation. All of these may be symptoms of a serious and potentially fatal condition called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). If the patient experienced any of these symptoms before starting Lenalidomide Eugia, inform the doctor.
- Shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, or swelling of the legs or ankles. These may be symptoms of a serious condition known as pulmonary hypertension (see section 4).
Tests and examinations
Before and during treatment with Lenalidomide Eugia, the patient will undergo regular blood tests because Lenalidomide Eugia may reduce the number of blood cells that help fight infection (white blood cells) and help blood clot (platelets). The doctor will schedule blood tests:
- Before treatment begins.
- Weekly for the first 8 weeks of treatment.
- Then at least once a month.
Before starting lenalidomide treatment and during treatment, the patient may be evaluated for circulatory and respiratory problems.
Patients with MDS taking Lenalidomide Eugia
If the patient has myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), there is an increased risk of developing a serious disease called acute myeloid leukaemia. Furthermore, it is not known how Lenalidomide Eugia affects the likelihood of developing acute myeloid leukaemia. Therefore, the doctor may perform tests to check for signs that may better predict the risk of acute myeloid leukaemia during treatment with Lenalidomide Eugia.
Patients with MCL taking Lenalidomide Eugia.
The doctor will request blood tests:
- Before treatment.
- Weekly for the first 8 weeks (2 cycles) of treatment.
- Then every 2 weeks during cycles 3 and 4 (more information in section 3 “Treatment cycle”).
- Then at the beginning of each cycle and
- At least once a month.
Patients with FL taking Lenalidomide Eugia.
The doctor will request blood tests:
- Before treatment.
- Weekly for the first 3 weeks (1 cycle) of treatment.
- Then every 2 weeks during cycles 2 to 4 (more information in section 3 “Treatment cycle”).
- Then at the beginning of each cycle and
- At least once a month.
The doctor may perform an assessment to determine whether the patient has a large amount of tumour tissue in the body, including in the bone marrow. This may lead to a situation where tumour tissue begins to die, causing an abnormal increase in the concentration of various substances in the blood, which may lead to kidney failure (a condition known as tumour lysis syndrome).
The doctor may examine the patient to check for skin changes such as red spots or rash.
The doctor may adjust the dose of Lenalidomide Eugia or discontinue treatment based on blood test results and the patient’s general condition. If the disease was recently diagnosed, the doctor may also consider the patient’s age and any previous medical conditions when evaluating treatment.
Blood donation
During treatment and for at least 7 days after stopping treatment, the patient must not donate blood.
Children and adolescents
Lenalidomide Eugia is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Elderly patients and patients with kidney problems
If the patient is 75 years of age or older, or has moderate to severe kidney problems, the doctor will perform thorough assessments before starting treatment.
Lenalidomide Eugia and other medicines
Inform your doctor or nurse about all medicines currently or recently taken by the patient. This is necessary because Lenalidomide Eugia may affect the action of other medicines. Likewise, other medicines may affect the action of Lenalidomide Eugia.
In particular, inform your doctor or nurse if the patient is taking any of the following medicines:
- Certain contraceptives, such as oral contraceptives, as they may stop working.
- Certain medicines used for heart problems – such as digoxin.
- Certain medicines used to thin the blood – such as warfarin.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and contraception – information for women and men
Pregnancy
For women taking Lenalidomide Eugia
- Lenalidomide Eugia must not be used if the patient is pregnant, because it is expected to be harmful to the unborn child.
- Women must not become pregnant while taking Lenalidomide Eugia. Therefore, effective contraception is required in women who could become pregnant (see “Contraception”).
- If the patient becomes pregnant while being treated with Lenalidomide Eugia, treatment must be stopped immediately and the doctor must be informed.
For men taking Lenalidomide Eugia
- If the female partner of a man being treated with Lenalidomide Eugia becomes pregnant, she must immediately inform her doctor. The partner should seek medical advice.
- Men must also use effective contraception (see “Contraception”).
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not allowed while taking Lenalidomide Eugia, because it is not known whether lenalidomide passes into human milk.
Contraception
Women taking Lenalidomide Eugia
Before starting treatment, ask your doctor about the possibility of becoming pregnant, even if the patient considers it unlikely.
Women who could become pregnant:
- Will have pregnancy tests performed under medical supervision (before each treatment, at least every 4 weeks during treatment, and at least 4 weeks after treatment ends), except in cases where the fallopian tubes have been cut and sealed to prevent the egg from reaching the uterus (tubal sterilization) OR
- Must use effective contraceptive methods for at least 4 weeks before starting treatment, during treatment, and for 4 weeks after treatment ends. The doctor will advise the patient on appropriate contraceptive methods.
Men taking Lenalidomide Eugia
Lenalidomide passes into human sperm. If a woman is pregnant or could become pregnant and is not using effective contraception, her partner should use a condom during treatment and for at least 7 days after treatment ends. This applies also to men who have had a vasectomy. During treatment and for at least 7 days after treatment ends, the patient must not donate semen.
Driving and operating machinery
Do not drive or operate machinery if the patient experiences dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, balance disturbances due to vestibular dizziness, or blurred vision after taking Lenalidomide Eugia.
Lenalidomide Eugia contains lactose
If the patient has previously been diagnosed with an intolerance to certain sugars, the patient should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Lenalidomide Eugia contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per capsule, meaning the medicine is considered "sodium-free".
3. How to take Lenalidomide Eugia
Lenalidomide Eugia must be administered by healthcare professionals experienced in the treatment of multiple myeloma, MDS, MCL or FL.
- When Lenalidomide Eugia is used to treat multiple myeloma in patients who are not eligible for bone marrow transplant or who have been previously treated, the medicine should be used in combination with other medicines (see section 1 "What Lenalidomide Eugia is used for").
- When Lenalidomide Eugia is used to treat multiple myeloma in patients after bone marrow transplant, or in patients with MDS or MCL, the medicine should be used as monotherapy.
- When Lenalidomide Eugia is used to treat follicular lymphoma, it is taken together with another medicine called "rituximab". Lenalidomide Eugia must always be taken according to the doctor's instructions. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking Lenalidomide Eugia together with other medicines, you should read the package leaflet supplied with those medicines to obtain information about their use and effects.
Treatment cycle
Lenalidomide Eugia is taken on specific days over a period of three weeks (21 days).
- Each 21-day period is called a treatment cycle.
- Depending on the day of the cycle, you may take one or more medicines. However, on some days you will not take any medicines.
- After completing each 21-day cycle, you should start a new 21-day cycle.
OR
Lenalidomide Eugia is taken on specific days over a period of four weeks (28 days).
- Each 28-day period is called a treatment cycle.
- Depending on the day of the cycle, you may take one or more medicines. However, on some days you will not take any medicines.
- After completing each 28-day cycle, you should start a new 28-day cycle.
Recommended dose of Lenalidomide Eugia
Before starting treatment, your doctor will inform you:
- how much Lenalidomide Eugia you should take
- how much of any other medicines you should take in combination with Lenalidomide Eugia, if additional medicines are required
- which medicines to take on which days of the cycle.
How and when to take Lenalidomide Eugia
- Swallow the capsule whole, preferably with water.
- Do not crush, open, or chew the capsules. If the powder from a damaged Lenalidomide Eugia capsule comes into contact with the skin, wash the skin immediately and thoroughly with soap and water.
- Healthcare professionals, caregivers, and family members should wear disposable gloves when handling the blister pack or capsules. Gloves should be carefully removed to avoid skin exposure, placed in a sealed polyethylene plastic bag, and disposed of according to local regulations. Hands should then be washed thoroughly with soap and water. Pregnant women or women who suspect they may be pregnant must not handle the blister pack or capsules.
- Capsules may be taken with or without food.
- Lenalidomide Eugia should be taken at approximately the same time each day on which the dose is scheduled.
How to take this medicine
To remove the capsule from the blister:
- Press only on one side of the capsule and push it through the foil
- Do not press on the center of the capsule, as this may damage it.
Duration of treatment with Lenalidomide Eugia
Lenalidomide Eugia is administered in treatment cycles; each cycle lasts 28 days (see above, "Treatment cycle"). Treatment cycles should continue until your doctor decides to discontinue treatment.
If you take more Lenalidomide Eugia than you should
If you take more than the prescribed dose of Lenalidomide Eugia, contact your doctor immediately.
If you miss a dose of Lenalidomide Eugia
If you missed taking Lenalidomide Eugia at the scheduled time and
- less than 12 hours have passed: take the capsule immediately.
- more than 12 hours have passed: do not take the capsule. Take the next capsule at the scheduled time on the following day.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Lenalidomide Eugia may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop taking Lenalidomide Eugia immediately and contact your doctor straight away – immediate treatment may be required:
- Hives, rash, swelling of the eyes, lips or face, difficulty breathing or itching, which may be symptoms of severe allergic reactions known as angioedema and anaphylactic reaction.
- Severe allergic reaction that may start as a rash in one area and spread over the entire body, accompanied by significant skin peeling (Stevens-Johnson syndrome and/or toxic epidermal necrolysis).
- Widespread rash, high fever, increased liver enzyme activity, blood abnormalities (eosinophilia), swollen lymph nodes and involvement of other organs (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, also known as “DRESS” or “drug hypersensitivity syndrome”). See also section 2.
Immediately inform your doctor if any of the following serious side effects occur:
- Fever, chills, sore throat, cough, mouth ulcers or any other signs of infection (including blood infections (sepsis))
- Bleeding or bruising without injury
- Chest pain or leg pain
- Shortness of breath
- Bone pain, muscle weakness, confusion or fatigue, which may result from high levels of calcium in the blood.
Lenalidomide Eugia may reduce the number of white blood cells that fight infection, as well as
platelets, which help blood to clot. This may lead to bleeding disorders, such as nosebleeds and bruising.
Lenalidomide Eugia may also cause blood clots in veins (thrombosis).
Other side effects
It should be noted that in a small number of patients, other types of cancer may develop, and the risk may possibly be increased by treatment with Lenalidomide Eugia.
Therefore, your doctor should carefully assess the benefits and risks before prescribing Lenalidomide Eugia to you.
Very common side effects (may occur in more than 1 in 10 people):
- Decreased number of red blood cells, which may lead to anaemia causing tiredness and weakness
- Rash, itching
- Muscle cramps, muscle weakness, muscle pain, bone pain, joint pain, back pain, limb pain
- Generalised swelling, including swelling of hands and feet
- Weakness, fatigue
- Flu and flu-like symptoms, including fever, muscle pain, headache, earache, cough and chills
- Numbness, tingling or burning sensation of the skin, pain in hands or feet, dizziness, tremor
- Decreased appetite, altered taste sensation
- Worsening of pain, increase in size or redness around a tumour
- Weight loss
- Constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn
- Low levels of potassium or calcium and (or) sodium in the blood
- Underactive thyroid gland
- Leg pain (which may be a sign of thrombosis), chest pain or shortness of breath (which may be symptoms of blood clots in the lungs, known as pulmonary embolism)
- All types of infections, including sinus infection, lung infection and upper respiratory tract infections
- Shortness of breath
- Blurred vision
- Cloudy vision (cataract)
- Kidney problems, including abnormal kidney function or inability to maintain normal kidney function
- Abnormal liver function test results
- Increased liver function test values
- Blood protein changes leading to blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis)
- Increased blood sugar levels (diabetes)
- Decreased blood sugar levels
- Nosebleeds
- Headache
- Dry skin
- Depression, mood changes, sleep disturbances
- Cough
- Low blood pressure
- Vague feeling of physical discomfort, malaise
- Painful inflammation of the mouth, dry mouth
- Dehydration.
Common side effects (may occur in less than 1 in 10 people):
- Breakdown of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia)
- Certain types of skin tumours
- Bleeding from gums, stomach or intestines
- Increased blood pressure, slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Increased levels of substances produced during normal and abnormal breakdown of red blood cells
- Increased levels of a protein indicating inflammation in the body
- Skin darkening; skin discolouration due to bleeding under the skin, usually caused by bruising; blood-filled skin swelling, bruises
- Increased levels of uric acid in the blood
- Skin eruptions, redness, cracking, peeling or flaking of the skin, hives
- Itching, excessive sweating, night sweats
- Difficulty swallowing, sore throat, voice quality problems or voice changes
- Nasal inflammation (rhinitis)
- Passing significantly more or significantly less urine than normal, or inability to control the timing of urination
- Blood in the urine
- Shortness of breath, especially when lying down (which may be a sign of heart failure)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Stroke, fainting, dizziness (inner ear disorder causing a sensation that everything is spinning), transient loss of consciousness
- Chest pain spreading to arms, neck, jaw, back or abdomen, sweating and breathlessness, nausea or vomiting, which may be symptoms of a heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- Muscle weakness, lack of energy
- Neck pain, chest pain
- Chills
- Joint swelling
- Slowing or blockage of bile flow from the liver
- Low levels of phosphates or magnesium in the blood
- Speech difficulties
- Liver damage
- Loss of balance, difficulty moving
- Deafness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Nerve pain, unpleasant or abnormal sensations, especially in response to touch
- Excess iron in the body
- Thirst
- Confusion
- Toothache
- Falls that may lead to injury.
Uncommon side effects (may occur in less than 1 in 100 people):
- Bleeding inside the skull
- Circulatory problems
- Vision loss
- Loss of sex drive (libido)
- Passing large amounts of urine, accompanied by bone pain and weakness, which may be symptoms of kidney disease (Fanconi syndrome)
- Yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes or eyes (jaundice), pale stools, dark urine, itchy skin, rash, abdominal pain or swelling – may be symptoms of liver damage (liver failure)
- Abdominal pain, bloating or diarrhoea, which may be symptoms of inflammation of the large intestine (colitis or typhlitis)
- Kidney tubular cell damage (known as tubular necrosis)
- Skin colour changes, sensitivity to sunlight
- Tumour lysis syndrome – metabolic complications that may occur during cancer treatment, and sometimes even without treatment. These complications are caused by the breakdown products of dying cancer cells and may include: changes in blood chemistry; high levels of potassium, phosphate and uric acid, and low calcium levels, leading to kidney dysfunction, heart rhythm disturbances, seizures, and sometimes death.
- High blood pressure in the blood vessels leading to the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
Unknown frequency side effects (frequency cannot be determined from available data):
- Sudden or gradually worsening pain in the upper abdomen and/or back, lasting for several days, usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever and rapid heartbeat – these symptoms may indicate pancreatitis
- Wheezing, shortness of breath or dry cough, possibly due to inflammation of lung tissue
- Rare cases of muscle breakdown (muscle pain, weakness or swelling) leading to kidney problems (rhabdomyolysis) have been observed, some occurring when lenalidomide was given concomitantly with a statin (a type of medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels)
- Skin disease caused by inflammation of small blood vessels, associated with joint pain and fever (leucocytoclastic vasculitis)
- Perforation of the stomach or intestinal wall, which may lead to severe infection. Inform your doctor if you experience severe stomach pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, blood in stools or changes in bowel function
- Viral infections, including herpes zoster (a viral disease causing a painful skin rash with blisters) and reactivation of hepatitis B virus infection (which may cause yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark brown urine, pain in the right lower abdomen, fever, nausea and vomiting)
- Rejection of solid organ transplants (e.g. kidney, heart).
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring Adverse Drug Reactions, Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, phone: +48 22 49 21 301, fax: +48 22 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Reporting side effects helps provide more information on the safety of the medicine.
Side effects can also be reported to the responsible entity.
5. How to store Lenalidomide Eugia
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister after:
EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.
Store below 30°C.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer need.
This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Lenalidomide Eugia contains
- The active substance is lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 5 mg of lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 10 mg of lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 15 mg of lenalidomide. Each capsule contains 25 mg of lenalidomide.
- Other ingredients are:
Capsule contents: lactose, microcrystalline cellulose (Type-102), sodium croscarmellose, magnesium stearate
Capsule shell: titanium dioxide (E 171), yellow iron oxide (E 172) (only for the 10 mg strength), indigo carmine (E 132) (only for the 10 mg strength), red iron oxide (E 172) (only for the 10 mg and 15 mg strengths), gelatin
Printing ink: shellac, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide
What Lenalidomide Eugia looks like and contents of the pack
Hard capsule.
Lenalidomide Eugia, 5 mg, hard capsules: [Size approximately 17.8 mm]
Size “2” hard gelatin capsules consisting of a white, opaque body and a white, opaque cap, printed with “L5” in black ink, filled with powder ranging from off-white to pale yellow.
Lenalidomide Eugia, 10 mg, hard capsules: [Size approximately 21.4 mm]
Size “0” hard gelatin capsules consisting of an orange, opaque body and an olive-green, opaque cap, printed with “L10” in black ink, filled with powder ranging from off-white to pale yellow.
Lenalidomide Eugia, 15 mg, hard capsules: [Size approximately 21.4 mm]
Size “0” hard gelatin capsules consisting of a dark orange, opaque body and a dark orange, opaque cap, printed with “L15” in black ink, filled with powder ranging from off-white to pale yellow.
Lenalidomide Eugia, 25 mg, hard capsules: [Size approximately 21.4 mm]
Size “0” hard gelatin capsules consisting of a white, opaque body and a white, opaque cap, printed with “L25” in black ink, filled with powder ranging from off-white to pale yellow.
Pack sizes: 7, 14, 21, 28 and 42 hard capsules
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Eugia Pharma (Malta) Ltd.
Vault 14, level 2
Valetta Waterfront
Floriana, FRN1914
Malta
e-mail: [email protected]
Manufacturer/Importer:
APL Swift Services (Malta) Ltd.
HF26, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Hal Far
Birzebbugia, BBG 3000
Malta
Generis Farmacêutica, S.A.
Rua João De Deus 19, Venda Nova
2700-487 Amadora
Portugal
Arrow Génériques
26 Avenue Tony Garnier
69007 Lyon
France
This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Belgium: Lenalidomide Eugia 2.5 mg/5 mg/7.5 mg/10 mg/15 mg/20 mg/25 mg hard capsules, gélules, Hartkapseln
France: Lenalidomide Arrow 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg & 25 mg, gélules
Germany: Lenalidomid PUREN 2.5 mg/5 mg/7.5 mg/10 mg/15 mg/20 mg/25 mg Hartkapseln
Netherlands: Lenalidomide Eugia 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, harde capsules
Poland: Lenalidomide Eugia
Portugal: Lenalidomida Generis
Spain: Lenalidomida Aurovitas 5 mg/10 mg/15 mg/20 mg/25 mg cápsulas duras EFG