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Abstract
Lenalidomide is a potent, novel thalidomide analog that has demonstrated promising clinical activity in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (MM). It is a lead immunomodulatory drug currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and thromboembolic events are common adverse effects associated with lenalidomide therapy in patients with MM. Careful monitoring of those known serious adverse effects is essential to prevent life-threatening complications. This article discusses lenalidomide's mechanisms of action, clinical trial results, and the management of common adverse effects in patients with MM.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17723971 DOI: 10.1188/07.CJON.569-574
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin J Oncol Nurs ISSN: 1092-1095 Impact factor: 1.027