Zydus Lifesciences has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Lenalidomide Capsules, USP 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 25 mg. The company has received final approvals for 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 25 mg strengths and tentative approvals for 2.5 mg and 20 mg strength. USRLD: Revlimid.
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). The drug will be manufactured at the group’s formulation manufacturing facility at Ahmedabad SEZ, India.
Zydus Lifesciences (formerly known as Cadila Healthcare) is an India-based pharmaceutical company. The company's subsidiaries include Zydus Wellness, Liva Pharmaceuticals, Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries, Zydus Technologies, German Remedies, Dialforhealth India, Dialforhealth Unity and Dialforhealth Greencross, among others.