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`HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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`These highlights do not include all the information needed to use
`REVLIMID® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for
`REVLIMID.
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`REVLIMID [lenalidomide] capsules, for oral use
`Initial U.S. Approval: 2005
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`WARNING: EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, HEMATOLOGIC
`TOXICITY, and VENOUS and ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
`See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
`EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY
`•
`Lenalidomide, a thalidomide analogue, caused limb abnormalities in
`a developmental monkey study similar to birth defects caused by
`thalidomide in humans. If lenalidomide is used during pregnancy, it
`may cause birth defects or embryo-fetal death.
`Pregnancy must be excluded before start of treatment. Prevent
`pregnancy during treatment by the use of two reliable methods of
`contraception (5.1).
`REVLIMID is available only through a restricted distribution program
`called the REVLIMID REMS® program (5.2, 17).
`HEMATOLOGIC TOXICITY. REVLIMID can cause significant
`neutropenia and thrombocytopenia (5.3).
`•
`For patients with del 5q myelodysplastic syndromes, monitor
`complete blood counts weekly for the first 8 weeks and monthly
`thereafter (5.3).
`VENOUS AND ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
`•
`Significantly increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and
`pulmonary embolism (PE), as well as risk of myocardial infarction
`and stroke in patients with multiple myeloma receiving REVLIMID
`with dexamethasone. Anti-thrombotic prophylaxis is recommended
`(5.4).
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`--------------------------RECENT MAJOR CHANGES----------------------------
`Indication and Usage (1.1)
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`02/17
`Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.4)
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`02/17
`Warnings and Precautions (5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.9, 5.13, 5.14)
`09/17
`Warnings and Precautions (5.7)
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`12/17
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`---------------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE----------------------------
`REVLIMID is a thalidomide analogue indicated for the treatment of patients
`with:
`• Multiple myeloma (MM), in combination with dexamethasone (1.1).
`• MM, as maintenance following autologous hematopoietic stem cell
`transplantation (auto-HSCT) (1.1).
`Transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk
`myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) associated with a deletion 5q
`abnormality with or without additional cytogenetic abnormalities (1.2).
`• Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) whose disease has relapsed or progressed
`after two prior therapies, one of which included bortezomib (1.3).
`Limitations of Use:
`•
`REVLIMID is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment
`of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) outside of
`controlled clinical trials (1.4).
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`•
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`-----------------------DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION-----------------------
`• MM combination therapy: 25 mg once daily orally on Days 1-21 of
`repeated 28-day cycles. Refer to section 14.1 for dexamethasone dosing
`(2.1, 14.1).
`• MM maintenance therapy following auto-HSCT: 10 mg once daily
`continuously on Days 1-28 of repeated 28-day cycles (2.1).
`• MDS: 10 mg once daily (2.2).
`• MCL: 25 mg once daily orally on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles
`(2.3).
`Continue or modify dosing based on clinical and laboratory findings
`(2.1, 2.2, 2.3).
`Renal impairment: Adjust starting dose based on the creatinine
`clearance value (2.4).
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`----------------------DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS---------------------
`Capsules: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 25 mg (3).
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`Reference ID: 4201579
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`-------------------------------CONTRAINDICATIONS------------------------------
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`Pregnancy (Boxed Warning, 4.1, 5.1, 8.1).
`•
`Demonstrated severe hypersensitivity to lenalidomide (4.2, 5.9).
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`-----------------------WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS-----------------------
`•
`Increased mortality: serious and fatal cardiac adverse reactions occurred
`in patients with CLL treated with REVLIMID (5.5).
`Second Primary Malignancies (SPM): Higher incidences of SPM were
`observed in controlled trials of patients with MM receiving REVLIMID
`(5.6).
`Increased Mortality: Observed in patients with MM when
`pembrolizumab was added to dexamethasone and a thalidomide
`analogue (5.7).
`Hepatotoxicity: Hepatic failure including fatalities; monitor liver
`function. Stop REVLIMID and evaluate if hepatotoxicity is suspected
`(5.8).
`Cutaneous Reactions, including fatalities: Hypersensitivity, angioedema,
`Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction
`with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms; discontinue REVLIMID if
`reactions are suspected. Do not resume REVLIMID if these reactions are
`verified (5.9).
`Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) including fatalities: Monitor patients at
`risk of TLS (i.e., those with high tumor burden) and take appropriate
`precautions (5.10).
`Tumor flare reaction: Serious tumor flare reactions have occurred
`during investigational use of REVLIMID for chronic lymphocytic
`leukemia and lymphoma (5.11).
`Impaired Stem Cell mobilization: A decrease in the number of CD34+
`cells collected after treatment (> 4 cycles) with REVLIMID has been
`reported. Consider early referral to transplant center (5.12).
`Early mortality in MCL: Higher rate of early deaths have occurred in
`patients with MCL (5.14).
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`-------------------------------ADVERSE REACTIONS------------------------------
`• MM: Most common adverse reactions (≥20%) include diarrhea, fatigue,
`anemia, constipation, neutropenia, leukopenia, peripheral edema,
`insomnia, muscle cramp/spasms, abdominal pain, back pain, nausea,
`asthenia, pyrexia, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis,
`nasopharyngitis, gastroenteritis, cough, rash, dyspnea, dizziness,
`decreased appetite, thrombocytopenia, and tremor (6.1).
`• MDS: Most common adverse reactions (>15%) include
`thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, diarrhea, pruritus, rash, fatigue,
`constipation, nausea, nasopharyngitis, arthralgia, pyrexia, back pain,
`peripheral edema, cough, dizziness, headache, muscle cramp, dyspnea,
`pharyngitis, and epistaxis (6.1).
`• MCL: Most common adverse reactions (≥15%) include neutropenia,
`thrombocytopenia, fatigue, diarrhea, anemia, nausea, cough, pyrexia,
`rash, dyspnea, pruritus, constipation, peripheral edema and leukopenia
`(6.1).
`To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS contact Celgene
`Corporation at 1-888-423-5436 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or
`www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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`-------------------------------DRUG INTERACTIONS------------------------------
`•
`Digoxin: Periodic monitoring of digoxin plasma levels is recommended
`due to increased Cmax and AUC with concomitant REVLIMID therapy
`(7.1).
`Patients taking concomitant therapies such as erythropoietin stimulating
`agents or estrogen containing therapies may have an increased risk of
`thrombosis (7.2).
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`--------------------------USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS---------------------
`•
`Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed. (8.2).
`•
`Renal Impairment: Adjust the starting dose of REVLIMID for patients
`based on creatinine clearance value (2.4).
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`See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication
`Guide
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`Revised: 12/2017
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`FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
`WARNING: EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, HEMATOLOGIC
`TOXICITY, and VENOUS and ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
`1
`INDICATIONS AND USAGE
`
`1.1 Multiple Myeloma
`
`1.2 Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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`1.3 Mantle Cell Lymphoma
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`1.4 Limitations of Use
`2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
`2.1 Multiple Myeloma
`2.2 Myelodysplastic Syndromes
`2.3 Mantle Cell Lymphoma
`2.4 Starting Dose for Renal Impairment
`3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
`4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
`4.1 Pregnancy
`4.2 Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
`5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
`5.1 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
`5.2 REVLIMID REMS Program
`5.3 Hematologic Toxicity
`5.4 Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism
`5.5
`Increased Mortality in Patients with CLL
`5.6 Second Primary Malignancies
`5.7
`Increased Mortality in Patients with MM When Pembrolizumab Is
`Added to a Thalidomide Analogue and Dexamethasone
`5.8 Hepatotoxicity
`5.9 Severe Cutaneous Reactions Including Hypersensitivity Reactions
`5.10 Tumor Lysis Syndrome
`5.11 Tumor Flare Reaction
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`5.12 Impaired Stem Cell Mobilization
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`5.13 Thyroid Disorders
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`5.14 Early Mortality in Patients with MCL
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`6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
`6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
`6.2 Postmarketing Experience
`7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
`7.1 Digoxin
`7.2 Concomitant Therapies That May Increase the Risk of Thrombosis
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`7.3 Warfarin
`USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
`8.1 Pregnancy
`8.2 Lactation
`8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential
`8.4 Pediatric Use
`8.5 Geriatric Use
`8.6 Renal Impairment
`10 OVERDOSAGE
`11 DESCRIPTION
`12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
`12.1 Mechanism of Action
`12.2 Pharmacodynamics
`12.3 Pharmacokinetics
`13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
`13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
`14 CLINICAL STUDIES
`14.1 Multiple Myeloma
`14.2 Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) with a Deletion 5q
`Cytogenetic Abnormality
`14.3 Mantle Cell Lymphoma
`15 REFERENCES
`16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
`16.1 How Supplied
`16.2 Storage
`16.3 Handling and Disposal
`17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
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`*Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not
`listed.
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`Reference ID: 4201579
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`FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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`WARNING: EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY, HEMATOLOGIC TOXICITY, and VENOUS and ARTERIAL THROMBOEMBOLISM
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`Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
`Do not use REVLIMID during pregnancy. Lenalidomide, a thalidomide analogue, caused limb abnormalities in a developmental
`monkey study. Thalidomide is a known human teratogen that causes severe life-threatening human birth defects. If lenalidomide is used
`during pregnancy, it may cause birth defects or embryo-fetal death. In females of reproductive potential, obtain 2 negative pregnancy
`tests before starting REVLIMID® treatment. Females of reproductive potential must use 2 forms of contraception or continuously
`abstain from heterosexual sex during and for 4 weeks after REVLIMID treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), and Medication
`Guide (17)]. To avoid embryo-fetal exposure to lenalidomide, REVLIMID is only available through a restricted distribution program,
`the REVLIMID REMS® program (5.2).
`
`Information about the REVLIMID REMS program is available at www.celgeneriskmanagement.com or by calling the manufacturer’s
`toll-free number 1-888-423-5436.
`
`Hematologic Toxicity (Neutropenia and Thrombocytopenia)
`REVLIMID can cause significant neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Eighty percent of patients with del 5q myelodysplastic syndromes
`had to have a dose delay/reduction during the major study. Thirty-four percent of patients had to have a second dose delay/reduction.
`Grade 3 or 4 hematologic toxicity was seen in 80% of patients enrolled in the study. Patients on therapy for del 5q myelodysplastic
`syndromes should have their complete blood counts monitored weekly for the first 8 weeks of therapy and at least monthly thereafter.
`Patients may require dose interruption and/or reduction. Patients may require use of blood product support and/or growth factors [see
`Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
`
`Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism
`REVLIMID has demonstrated a significantly increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), as well as
`risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with multiple myeloma who were treated with REVLIMID and dexamethasone
`therapy. Monitor for and advise patients about signs and symptoms of thromboembolism. Advise patients to seek immediate medical
`care if they develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or arm or leg swelling. Thromboprophylaxis is recommended and
`the choice of regimen should be based on an assessment of the patient’s underlying risks [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
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`INDICATIONS AND USAGE
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` 1
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`1.1
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`Multiple Myeloma
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`REVLIMID in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma (MM).
`
`REVLIMID is indicated as maintenance therapy in patients with MM following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT).
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`1.2
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`Myelodysplastic Syndromes
`
`REVLIMID is indicated for the treatment of patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
`associated with a deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality with or without additional cytogenetic abnormalities.
`
`1.3
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`Mantle Cell Lymphoma
`
`REVLIMID is indicated for the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) whose disease has relapsed or progressed after two prior therapies, one of
`which included bortezomib.
`
`1.4
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`Limitations of Use
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`REVLIMID is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of patients with CLL outside of controlled clinical trials [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].
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`DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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` 2
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`REVLIMID should be taken orally at about the same time each day, either with or without food. REVLIMID capsules should be swallowed whole with water. The
`capsules should not be opened, broken, or chewed.
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`2.1
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`Multiple Myeloma
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`REVLIMID Combination Therapy
`
`The recommended starting dose of REVLIMID is 25 mg orally once daily on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles in combination with dexamethasone. Refer to
`Section 14.1 for specific dexamethasone dosing. For patients > 75 years old, the starting dose of dexamethasone may be reduced [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
`Treatment should be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
`
`In patients who are not eligible for auto-HSCT, treatment should continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. For patients who are auto-HSCT-eligible,
`hematopoietic stem cell mobilization should occur within 4 cycles of a REVLIMID-containing therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)].
`
`Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities During MM Treatment
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`Dose modification guidelines, as summarized in Table 1 below, are recommended to manage Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia or thrombocytopenia or other Grade 3 or 4
`toxicity judged to be related to REVLIMID.
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`Reference ID: 4201579
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`Table 1: Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities for MM
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`Platelet counts
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`Thrombocytopenia in MM
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`When Platelets
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`Fall to <30,000/mcL
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
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`For each subsequent drop <30,000/mcL
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
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`Absolute Neutrophil counts (ANC)
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`Neutropenia in MM
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`When Neutrophils
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`Fall to <1000/mcL
`Return to ≥1,000/mcL and neutropenia is the only toxicity
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`Return to ≥1,000/mcL and if other toxicity
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`For each subsequent drop <1,000/mcL
`Return to ≥1,000/mcL
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`REVLIMID Maintenance Therapy Following Auto-HSCT
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`Recommended Course
`Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycle
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment, follow CBC weekly
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose. Do not dose
`below 2.5 mg daily
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose. Do not dose
`below 2.5 mg daily
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`Recommended Course
`Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycle
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment, follow CBC weekly
`Resume REVLIMID at 25 mg daily or initial starting
`dose
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose. Do not dose
`below 2.5 mg daily
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose. Do not dose
`below 2.5 mg daily
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`Following auto-HSCT, initiate REVLIMID maintenance therapy after adequate hematologic recovery (ANC ≥ 1000/mcL and/or platelet counts ≥75,000/mcL). The
`recommended starting dose of REVLIMID is 10 mg once daily continuously (Days 1-28 of repeated 28-day cycles) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
`After 3 cycles of maintenance therapy, the dose can be increased to 15 mg once daily if tolerated.
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`Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities During MM Treatment
`
`Dose modification guidelines, as summarized in Table 2 below, are recommended to manage Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia or thrombocytopenia or other Grade 3 or 4
`toxicity judged to be related to REVLIMID.
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`Table 2: Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities for MM
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`Platelet counts
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`Thrombocytopenia in MM
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`When Platelets
`Fall to <30,000/mcL
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
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`If at the 5 mg daily dose,
`For a subsequent drop <30,000/mcL
`
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
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`Absolute Neutrophil counts (ANC)
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`Neutropenia in MM
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`When Neutrophils
`Fall to <500/mcL
`Return to ≥500/mcL
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`If at 5 mg daily dose,
`For a subsequent drop <500/mcL
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`Return to >500/mcL
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`Other Toxicities in MM
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment, follow CBC weekly
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose, continuously
`for Days 1-28 of repeated 28-day cycle
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment. Do not dose below 5
`mg daily for Day 1 to 21 of 28 day cycle
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`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily for Days 1 to 21of
`28-day cycle. Do not dose below 5 mg daily for Day 1
`to 21 of 28 day cycle
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment, follow CBC weekly
`Resume REVLIMID at next lower dose,
`continuously for Days 1-28 of repeated 28-day cycle
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment. Do not dose below 5
`mg daily for Days 1 to 21 of 28-day cycle
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`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily for Days 1 to 21 of
`28-day cycle. Do not dose below 5 mg daily for Days 1
`to 21 of 28-day cycle
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`For other Grade 3/4 toxicities judged to be related to REVLIMID, hold treatment and restart at the physician's discretion at next lower dose level when toxicity has
`resolved to ≤ Grade 2.
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`Starting Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment in MM
`[see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
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`Reference ID: 4201579
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`2.2
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`Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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`The recommended starting dose of REVLIMID is 10 mg daily. Treatment is continued or modified based upon clinical and laboratory findings.
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`Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities During MDS Treatment
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`Patients who are dosed initially at 10 mg and who experience thrombocytopenia should have their dosage adjusted as follows:
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`Platelet counts
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`If thrombocytopenia develops WITHIN 4 weeks of starting treatment at 10 mg daily in MDS
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`If baseline ≥100,000/mcL
`When Platelets
`Fall to <50,000/mcL
`Return to ≥50,000/mcL
`If baseline <100,000/mcL
`When Platelets
`Fall to 50% of the baseline value
`If baseline ≥60,000/mcL and
`returns to ≥50,000/mcL
`If baseline <60,000/mcL and
`returns to ≥30,000/mcL
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
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`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
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` If thrombocytopenia develops AFTER 4 weeks of starting treatment at 10 mg daily in MDS
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`When Platelets
`<30,000/mcL or <50,000/mcL
`with platelet transfusions
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
`(without hemostatic failure)
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
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`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
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`Patients who experience thrombocytopenia at 5 mg daily should have their dosage adjusted as follows:
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`If thrombocytopenia develops during treatment at 5 mg daily in MDS
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`When Platelets
`<30,000/mcL or <50,000/mcL
`with platelet transfusions
`Return to ≥30,000/mcL
`(without hemostatic failure)
`
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
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`Resume REVLIMID at 2.5 mg daily
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`Patients who are dosed initially at 10 mg and experience neutropenia should have their dosage adjusted as follows:
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`Absolute Neutrophil counts (ANC)
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`If neutropenia develops WITHIN 4 weeks of starting treatment at 10 mg daily in MDS
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`If baseline ANC ≥1,000/mcL
`When Neutrophils
`Fall to <750/mcL
`Return to ≥1,000/mcL
`If baseline ANC <1,000/mcL
`When Neutrophils
`Fall to <500/mcL
`Return to ≥500/mcL
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
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`If neutropenia develops AFTER 4 weeks of starting treatment at 10 mg daily in MDS
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`When Neutrophils
`<500/mcL for ≥7 days or <500/mcL
`associated with fever (≥38.5°C)
`Return to ≥500/mcL
`
`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
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`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg daily
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`Patients who experience neutropenia at 5 mg daily should have their dosage adjusted as follows:
`
`If neutropenia develops during treatment at 5 mg daily in MDS
`
`
`When Neutrophils
`<500/mcL for ≥7 days or <500/mcL
`associated with fever (≥38.5°C)
`Return to ≥500/mcL
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment
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`Resume REVLIMID at 2.5 mg daily
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`Other Grade 3 / 4 Toxicities in MDS
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`For other Grade 3/4 toxicities judged to be related to REVLIMID, hold treatment and restart at the physician's discretion at next lower dose level when toxicity has
`resolved to ≤ Grade 2.
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`Starting Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment in MDS
`[see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
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`2.3
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` Mantle Cell Lymphoma
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`
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`The recommended starting dose of REVLIMID is 25 mg/day orally on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles for relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.
`Treatment should be continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
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`Treatment is continued, modified or discontinued based upon clinical and laboratory findings.
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`Dose Adjustments for Hematologic Toxicities During MCL Treatment
`
`Dose modification guidelines as summarized below are recommended to manage Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia or thrombocytopenia or other Grade 3 or 4 toxicities
`considered to be related to REVLIMID.
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`Platelet counts
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`Thrombocytopenia during treatment in MCL
`
`
`When Platelets
`Fall to <50,000/mcL
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`Return to ≥50,000/mcL
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`Absolute Neutrophil counts (ANC)
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`Neutropenia during treatment in MCL
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`When Neutrophils
`Fall to <1000/mcL for at least 7 days
`OR
`Falls to < 1,000/mcL with an associated temperature ≥ 38.5°C
`OR
`Falls to < 500 /mcL
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`Return to ≥1,000/mcL
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`Other Grade 3 / 4 Toxicities in MCL
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment and follow CBC weekly
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`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg less than the previous dose. Do
`not dose below 5 mg daily
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`Recommended Course
`Interrupt REVLIMID treatment and follow CBC weekly
`
`
`Resume REVLIMID at 5 mg less than the previous dose. Do
`not dose below 5 mg daily
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`For other Grade 3/4 toxicities judged to be related to REVLIMID, hold treatment and restart at the physician’s discretion at next lower dose level when toxicity has
`resolved to ≤ Grade 2.
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`Starting Dose Adjustment for Renal Impairment in MCL
`[see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
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`2.4
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`Starting Dose for Renal Impairment
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`The recommendations for starting doses for patients with renal impairment are shown in the following table [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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`Table 3: Starting Dose Adjustments for Patients with Renal Impairment
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`Renal Function
`(Cockcroft-Gault)
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`Dose in REVLIMID Combination
`Therapy for MM and for MCL
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`CLcr 30 to 60 mL/min
`CLcr < 30 mL/min (not requiring dialysis)
`CLcr < 30 mL/min (requiring dialysis)
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`10 mg once daily
`15 mg every other day
`5 mg once daily. On dialysis days,
`administer the dose following dialysis.
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`Dose in REVLIMID Maintenance
`Therapy Following Auto-HSCT for
`MM and for MDS
`5 mg once daily
`2.5 mg once daily
`2.5 mg once daily. On dialysis days,
`administer the dose following dialysis.
`
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`REVLIMID Combination Therapy for MM: For CLcr of 30 to 60 mL/min, consider escalating the dose to 15 mg after 2 cycles if the patient tolerates the 10 mg dose
`of lenalidomide without dose-limiting toxicity.
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`REVLIMID Maintenance Therapy Following Auto-HSCT for MM and for MCL and MDS: Base subsequent REVLIMID dose increase or decrease on individual
`patient treatment tolerance [see Dosage and Administration (2.1- 2.3)].
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`DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
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`REVLIMID 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg and 25 mg capsules will be supplied through the REVLIMID REMS program.
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`REVLIMID is available in the following capsule strengths:
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`2.5 mg: White and blue-green opaque hard capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “2.5 mg” on the other half in black ink
`5 mg: White opaque capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “5 mg” on the other half in black ink
`10 mg: Blue/green and pale yellow opaque capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “10 mg” on the other half in black ink
`15 mg: Powder blue and white opaque capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “15 mg” on the other half in black ink
`20 mg: Powder blue and blue-green opaque hard capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “20 mg” on the other half in black ink
`25 mg: White opaque capsules imprinted “REV” on one half and “25 mg” on the other half in black ink
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`CONTRAINDICATIONS
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`Pregnancy
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`REVLIMID can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant female. Limb abnormalities were seen in the offspring of monkeys that were dosed with
`lenalidomide during organogenesis. This effect was seen at all doses tested. Due to the results of this developmental monkey study, and lenalidomide’s structural
`similarities to thalidomide, a known human teratogen, lenalidomide is contraindicated in females who are pregnant [see Boxed Warning]. If this drug is used during
`pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential risk to a fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1,
`5.2), Use in Special Populations (8.1, 8.3)].
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`Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
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`REVLIMID is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated severe hypersensitivity (e.g., angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) to
`lenalidomide [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].
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`WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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`Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
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`REVLIMID is a thalidomide analogue and is contraindicated for use during pregnancy. Thalidomide is a known human teratogen that causes life-threatening human
`birth defects or embryo-fetal death [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. An embryo-fetal development study in monkeys indicates that lenalidomide produced
`malformations in the offspring of female monkeys who received the drug during pregnancy, similar to birth defects observed in humans following exposure to
`thalidomide during pregnancy.
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`REVLIMID is only available through the REVLIMID REMS program [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
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`Females of Reproductive Potential
`Females of reproductive potential must avoid pregnancy for at least 4 weeks before beginning REVLIMID therapy, during therapy, during dose interruptions and for at
`least 4 weeks after completing therapy.
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`Females must commit either to abstain continuously from heterosexual sexual intercourse or to use two methods of reliable birth control, beginning 4 weeks prior to
`initiating treatment with REVLIMID, during therapy, during dose interruptions and continuing for 4 weeks following discontinuation of REVLIMID therapy.
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`Two negative pregnancy tests must be obtained prior to initiating therapy. The first test should be performed within 10-14 days and the second test within 24 hours
`prior to prescribing REVLIMID therapy and then weekly during the first month, then monthly thereafter in females with regular menstrual cycles or every 2 weeks in
`females with irregular menstrual cycles [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].
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`Males
`Lenalidomide is present in the semen of patients receiving the drug. Therefore, males must always use a latex or synthetic condom during any sexual contact with
`females of reproductive potential while taking REVLIMID and for up to 4 weeks after discontinuing REVLIMID, even if they have undergone a successful vasectomy.
`Male patients taking REVLIMID must not donate sperm [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].
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`Blood Donation
`Patients must not donate blood during treatment with REVLIMID and for 4 weeks following discontinuation of the drug because the blood might be given to a pregnant
`female patient whose fetus must not be exposed to REVLIMID.
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`REVLIMID REMS Program
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`Because of the embryo-fetal risk [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)], REVLIMID is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and
`Mitigation Strategy (REMS), the REVLIMID REMS program.
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`Required components of the REVLIMID REMS program include the following:
`• Prescribers must be certified with the REVLIMID REMS program by enrolling and complying with the REMS requirements.
`• Patients must sign a Patient-Physician agreement form and comply with the REMS requirements. In particular, female patients of reproductive potential who are not
`pregnant must comply with the pregnancy testing and contraception requirements [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)] and males must comply with contraception
`requirements [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].
`• Pharmacies must be certified with the REVLIMID REMS program, must only dispense to patients who are authorized to receive REVLIMID and comply with
`REMS requirements.
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`Further information about the REVLIMID REMS program is available at www.celgeneriskmanagement.com or by telephone at 1-888-423-5436.
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`Hematologic Toxicity
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`REVLIMID can cause significant neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Monitor patients with neutropenia for signs of infection. Advise patients to observe for bleeding
`or bruising, especially with use of concomitant medication that may increase risk of bleeding. Patients taking REVLIMID should have their complete blood counts
`assessed periodically as described below [see Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2, 2.3)].
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`Patients taking REVLIMID in combination with dexamethasone or as REVLIMID maintenance therapy for MM should have their complete blood counts (CBC)
`assessed every 7 days (weekly) for the first 2 cycles, on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 3, and every 28 days (4 weeks) thereafter. A dose interruption and/or dose reduction
`may be required [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. In the MM maintenance therapy trials, Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia was reported in up to 59% of REVLIMID-
`treated patients and Grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia in up to 38% of REVLIMID-treated patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
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`Patients taking REVLIMID for MDS should have their complete blood counts monitored weekly for the first 8 weeks and at least monthly thereafter. Grade 3 or 4
`hematologic toxicity was seen in 80% of patients enrolled in the MDS study. In the 48% of patients who developed Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, the median time to onset
`was 42 days (range, 14-411 days), and the median time to documented recovery was 17 days (range, 2-170 days). In the 54% of patients who developed Grade 3 or 4
`thrombocytopenia, the median time to onset was 28 days (range, 8-290 days), and the median time to documented recovery was 22 days (range, 5-224 days) [see Boxed
`Warning and Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
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`Patients taking REVLIMID for MCL should have their complete blood counts monitored weekly for the first cycle (28 days), every 2 weeks during cycles 2-4, and then
`monthly thereafter. Patients may require dose interruption and/or dose reduction. In the MCL trial, Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia was reported in 43% of the patients. Grade
`3 or 4 thrombocytopenia was reported in 28% of the patients.
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`Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism
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`Venous thromboembolic events (VTE [DVT and PE]) and arterial thromboembolic events (ATE, myocardial infarction and stroke) are increased in patients treated with
`REVLIMID.
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`dexamethasone therapy compared to patients treated in the placebo and dexamethasone group (3.1% and 0.9%) in clinical trials with varying use of anticoagulant
`therapies. In the newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) study in which nearly all patients received antithrombotic prophylaxis, DVT was reported as a serious
`adverse reaction (3.6%, 2.0%, and 1.7%) in the Rd Continuous, Rd18, and MPT Arms, respectively. The frequency of serious adverse reactions of PE was similar
`between the Rd Continuous, Rd18, and MPT Arms (3.8%, 2.8%, and 3.7%, respectively) [see Boxed Warning and Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
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`Myocardial infarction (1.7%) and stroke (CVA) (2.3%) are increased in patients with MM after at least one prior therapy who were treated with REVLIMID and
`dexamethasone therapy compared to patients treated with placebo and dexamethasone (0.6%, and 0.9%) in clinical trials. In the NDMM study, myocardial infarction
`(including acute) was reported as a serious adverse reaction (2.3%, 0.6%, and 1.1%) in the Rd