Lenalidomide Uses Lenalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction. How Lenalidomide works Lenalidomide is an anti-cancer medication. It works by enhancing the immune system that indirectly attacks the cancer cells. It prevents the growth of new blood vessels within the tumour. It also restricts the production of chemical messengers (cytokine and growth factor) which are responsible for the growth of cancer cells. This is how it works against cancer. Common side effects of Lenalidomide Headache, Nausea, Rash, Breathlessness, Dizziness, Fatigue, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Joint pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Diarrhea, Depression, High blood pressure, Low blood platelets, Lymphocytopenia, Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, Peripheral edema, Cough, Back pain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Decreased appetite, Decreased potassium level in blood, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Discomfort when urinating, Palpitations, Leukemia (blood cancer), Decreased level of thyroid hormones, Bruise, Fall, Pneumonia, Increased glucose level in blood, Taste change, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) Disclaimer The content on this website is only for informational purposes. Please take advice from your doctor or healthcare professionals. Do not self-medicate. Consult with your doctor before taking this medicine.