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Prescribed for Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Diseases, Follicular Lymphoma, Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Anemia. Revlimid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and calms down an overactive immune system and is significantly more potent than prednisolone. Long-term use can adversely affect the way the immune system reacts.... View more

Prescribed for Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Velcade may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, abdominal pain, anemia, arthralgia, asthenia, back pain, constipation, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, dyspnea, dyspnea on exertion, edema, epistaxis, fatigue, headache, hypokalemia, insomnia, limb pain, muscle cramps, nasopharyngitis, nausea, peripheral edema, pharyngitis, pruritus, skin rash, vomiting, anorexia, xeroderma.

See the full Revlimid side effects document.

See the full dexamethasone side effects document.

See the full Velcade side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 28 capsule
Dosage 2.5 mg
Per Unit* $832.77
Cost* $23,317.46

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Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 4 mg
Per Unit* $2.85
Cost* $11.40

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Quantity 1 powder for injection
Dosage 3.5 mg
Per Unit* $1,683.03
Cost* $1,683.03

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Generic Availability

No

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral tablet
  • Injectable powder for injection

Brand Names

N/A

 De-Sone LA, Dexabliss, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dxevo, Hemady, HiDex, TaperDex, Zcort, ZoDex View more

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

3 hours

N/A

15 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (2)

FDA Alerts (7)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 208 drugs are known to interact with Revlimid:

  • 76 major drug interactions (300 brand and generic names)
  • 131 moderate drug interactions (379 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 668 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone:

  • 111 major drug interactions (323 brand and generic names)
  • 506 moderate drug interactions (1841 brand and generic names)
  • 51 minor drug interactions (257 brand and generic names)

A total of 380 drugs are known to interact with Velcade:

  • 50 major drug interactions (141 brand and generic names)
  • 273 moderate drug interactions (2274 brand and generic names)
  • 57 minor drug interactions (205 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 27, 2005

October 30, 1958

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

More Information

Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

Related Treatment Guide

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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