, 4, and 5 summarize the adverse reactions reported for REVLIMID/dexamethasone and placebo/dexamethasone groups.
Table 3:Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥5% of Patients and with a ≥2% Difference in Proportion of Patients Between the REVLIMID/dexamethasone and Placebo/dexamethasone Groups System Organ Class/ Preferred Term Lenalidomide/Dex*
(n=353)
n (%) Placebo/Dex *
(n=350)
n (%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia % 149 (42.2) 22 (6.3)
Anemia @ 111 (31.4) 83 (23.7)
Thrombocytopenia @ 76 (21.5) 37 (10.6)
Leukopenia 28 (7.9) 4 (1.1)
Lymphopenia 19 (5.4) 5 (1.4)
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue 155 (43.9) 146 (41.7)
Pyrexia 97 (27.5) 82 (23.4)
Peripheral edema 93 (26.3) 74 (21.1)
Chest Pain 29 ( 8.2) 20 (5.7)
Lethargy 24 ( 6.8) 8 (2.3)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation 143 (40.5) 74 (21.1)
Diarrhea@ 136 (38.5) 96 (27.4)
Nausea @ 92 (26.1) 75 (21.4)
Vomiting @ 43 (12.2) 33 (9.4)
Abdominal Pain @ 35 (9.9) 22 (6.3)
Dry Mouth 25 (7.1) 13 (3.7)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle cramp 118 (33.4) 74 (21.1)
Back pain 91 (25.8) 65 (18.6)
Bone Pain 48 (13.6) 39 (11.1)
Pain in Limb 42 (11.9) 32 (9.1)
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness 82 (23.2) 59 (16.9)
Tremor 75 (21.2) 26 (7.4)
Dysgeusia 54 (15.3) 34 (9.7)
Hypoaesthesia 36 (10.2) 25 (7.1)
Neuropathy a 23 (6.5) 13 (3.7)
Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders
Dyspnea 83 (23.5) 60 (17.1)
Nasopharyngitis 62 (17.6) 31 (8.9)
Pharyngitis 48 (13.6) 33 (9.4)
Bronchitis 40 (11.3) 30 (8.6)
Infectionsb and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection 87 (24.6) 55 (15.7)
Pneumonia @ 48 (13.6) 29 (8.3)
Urinary Tract Infection 30 (8.5) 19 (5.4)
Sinusitis 26 (7.4) 16 (4.6)
Skin and subcutaneous system disorders
Rash c 75 (21.2) 33 (9.4)
Sweating Increased 35 (9.9) 25 (7.1)
Dry Skin 33 (9.3) 14 (4.0)
Pruritus 27 (7.6) 18 (5.1)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia 55 (15.6) 34 (9.7)
Hypokalemia 48 (13.6) 21 (6.0)
Hypocalcemia 31 (8.8) 10 (2.9)
Appetite Decreased 24 (6.8) 14 (4.0)
Dehydration 23 (6.5) 15 (4.3)
Hypomagnesaemia 24 (6.8) 10 (2.9)
Investigations
Weight Decreased 69 (19.5) 52 (14.9)
Eye disorders
Blurred vision 61 (17.3) 40 (11.4)
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis % 33 (9.3) 15 (4.3)
Hypertension 28 (7.9) 20 (5.7)
Hypotension 25 (7.1) 15 (4.3)
Table 4: Grade 3/4 Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥2% Patients and With a ≥1% Difference in Proportion of Patients Between the REVLIMID/dexamethasone and Placebo/dexamethasone groups System Organ Class/ Preferred Term Lenalidomide/Dex#
(n=353)
n (%) Placebo/Dex#
(n=350)
n (%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia % 118 (33.4) 12 (3.4)
Thrombocytopenia @ 43 (12.2) 22 (6.3)
Anemia @ 35 (9.9) 20 (5.7)
Leukopenia 14 (4.0) 1 (0.3)
Lymphopenia 10 (2.8) 4 (1.1)
Febrile Neutropenia % 8 (2.3) 0 (0.0)
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue 23 (6.5) 17 (4.9)
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis % 29 (8.2) 12 (3.4)
Infectionsb and infestations
Pneumonia @ 30 (8.5) 19 (5.4)
Urinary Tract Infection 5 (1.4) 1 (0.3)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia 17 (4.8) 5 (1.4)
Hypocalcemia 13 (3.