Lenalidomide and Mylotarg

• Generic Name: lenalidomide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Revlimid

Lenalidomide is used to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer), either in combination with another medicine or after stem cell transplant.

Lenalidomide is also used to treat anemia (a lack of red blood cells) in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome caused by an abnormal chromosome. This disorder is also called deletion 5q MDS, because part of chromosome 5 is missing. In people with this disorder, the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells.

Lenalidomide is also used to treat mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, or marginal zone lymphoma, after other medications have been tried without success.

Lenalidomide is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of lenalidomide. You must also agree to use birth control measures as required by the program.

Lenalidomide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: gemtuzumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Mylotarg

Mylotarg is a monoclonal antibody linked to a chemotherapy drug. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage.

Mylotarg is used to treat a certain type of acute myeloid leukemia, and is sometimes given when this condition has come back or has not responded after prior chemotherapy.

Mylotarg may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.