So, lenalidomide is a type of drug that helps with your immune system. It’s mainly used to treat conditions like multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. How it works is by tweaking your immune system and also slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
The pills come in different strengths, like 2.5 mg all the way up to 25 mg. The usual amount is 25 mg taken every day for 21 days, but it’s part of a 28-day cycle. Each bottle has 21 capsules, so it covers one whole cycle of treatment.