Revlimid
What Revlimid is used for
Multiple myeloma Revlimid as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation. Revlimid as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone (see section 4.2) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant. Revlimid in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy. Myelodysplastic syndromes Revlimid as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to low- or intermediate-1-risk myelodysplastic syndromes associated with an isolated deletion 5q cytogenetic abnormality when other therapeutic options are insufficient or inadequate. Mantle cell lymphoma Revlimid as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma. Follicular lymphoma Revlimid in combination with rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated follicular lymphoma (Grade 1 – 3a).
Approved use, as published by the European Medicines Agency.
Key facts
- Brand
- Revlimid
- Active substance
- lenalidomide
- Disease area
- Multiple Myeloma; Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell; Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Medicine group
- Immunosuppressants
- ATC code
- L04AX04
- Marketing authorisation holder
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG
- Authorised in the EU since
- 2007
Official information
In India
- Lenalidomide: 55 brands in India
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Common questions
What is Revlimid used for?
Multiple myeloma Revlimid as monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation. Revlimid as combination therapy with dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, or melphalan and prednisone (see section 4.2) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant. Revlimid in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one …
What is the active substance in Revlimid?
Revlimid contains lenalidomide.
Who makes Revlimid?
The EU marketing authorisation holder is Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG.
Source: European Medicines Agency medicines data (ema.europa.eu), reproduced with acknowledgement of the source. Page made 5 November 2026 by Satya Babu.
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