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Revlimid Dexamethasone Velcade
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Revlimid (lenalidomide) Dexamethasone Velcade (bortezomib)
Prescription only

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

Prescription only

Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and calms down an overactive immune system and is significantly more potent than prednisolone. It may be given to control inflammation associated with eye disease... View more

Prescription only

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

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Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Ratings & Reviews

Revlimid has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.

Dexamethasone has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 124 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect.

Velcade has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

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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
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See also: Revlimid side effects in more detail.

See also: dexamethasone side effects in more detail.

See also: Velcade side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 28 capsule
Dosage 2.5 mg
Per Unit* $877.72
Cost* $24,576.29

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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* $1,697.46
Cost* $1,697.46

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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 ** View glossary of terms
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

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with Revlimid:

  • 78 major drug interactions (306 brand and generic names)
  • 145 moderate drug interactions (417 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 712 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone:

  • 130 major drug interactions (364 brand and generic names)
  • 531 moderate drug interactions (1939 brand and generic names)
  • 51 minor drug interactions (262 brand and generic names)

A total of 403 drugs are known to interact with Velcade:

  • 52 major drug interactions (147 brand and generic names)
  • 291 moderate drug interactions (2372 brand and generic names)
  • 60 minor drug interactions (211 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.
  • Limited evidence suggest that green tea may interfere with the antitumor effects of bortezomib... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

December 27, 2005

October 30, 1958

N/A
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A
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Patient resources

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Professional Resources
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** 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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