Revlimid (lenalidomide): Ongoing Safety Review – increased risk of developing new malignancies


FDA is informing the public that we are aware of results from clinical trials conducted inside and outside the United States that found that patients treated with Revlimid (lenalidomide) may be at an increased risk of developing new types of cancer compared to patients who did not  take the drug.FDA is currently reviewing all available information on this potential  risk and will communicate any new recommendations once it has completed its review.

BACKGROUND: Revlimid is used to treat a type of blood disorder known as myelodysplastic syndrome. Revlimid is also used along with other drugs to treat people with the cancer known as multiple myeloma.

RECOMMENDATION: At this time, there is no recommendation to delay, modify or restrict the use of Revlimid for patients being treated according to the FDA-approved indications. FDA is currently reviewing all available information. on this potential risks and will communicate any new recommendations once it has completed its review.

source: FDA