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Medicines lenalidomideQuestion & answer

lenalidomide · Medicine question

Does kidney function affect treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Lenalidomide is mainly cleared through the kidneys, so reduced kidney function increases exposure and requires specialist review.

Sources for this answer

Lenalidomide Grindeks 2.5 mg Capsules, hardemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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