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CC-5013 plus dexamethasone

Celgene · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026

CC-5013 plus dexamethasone is a Immunomodulatory agent plus corticosteroid Small molecule drug developed by Celgene. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Multiple myeloma (newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory). Also known as: Revlimid, lenalidomide.

CC-5013 (lenalidomide) is an immunomodulatory agent that enhances T-cell proliferation and cytokine production while dexamethasone provides corticosteroid-mediated anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects.

CC-5013 plus dexamethasone is a treatment combination used to study multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. CC-5013 is a small molecule modality, specifically a combination of the small molecule CC-5013 and the corticosteroid dexamethasone.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameCC-5013 plus dexamethasone
Also known asRevlimid, lenalidomide
SponsorCelgene
Drug classImmunomodulatory agent plus corticosteroid
TargetCereblon (CRBN); glucocorticoid receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Lenalidomide binds to cereblon (CRBN), a component of an E3 ubiquitin ligase complex, leading to selective degradation of IKZF1 and IKZF3 proteins and enhanced immune cell activation. Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, suppresses inflammatory cytokines and enhances the anti-myeloma effects of lenalidomide. Together, this combination targets multiple pathways in malignant plasma cells.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about CC-5013 plus dexamethasone

What is CC-5013 plus dexamethasone?

CC-5013 plus dexamethasone is a Immunomodulatory agent plus corticosteroid drug developed by Celgene, indicated for Multiple myeloma (newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory).

How does CC-5013 plus dexamethasone work?

CC-5013 (lenalidomide) is an immunomodulatory agent that enhances T-cell proliferation and cytokine production while dexamethasone provides corticosteroid-mediated anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects.

What is CC-5013 plus dexamethasone used for?

CC-5013 plus dexamethasone is indicated for Multiple myeloma (newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory).

Who makes CC-5013 plus dexamethasone?

CC-5013 plus dexamethasone is developed by Celgene (see full Celgene pipeline at /company/celgene).

Is CC-5013 plus dexamethasone also known as anything else?

CC-5013 plus dexamethasone is also known as Revlimid, lenalidomide.

What drug class is CC-5013 plus dexamethasone in?

CC-5013 plus dexamethasone belongs to the Immunomodulatory agent plus corticosteroid class. See all Immunomodulatory agent plus corticosteroid drugs at /class/immunomodulatory-agent-plus-corticosteroid.

What development phase is CC-5013 plus dexamethasone in?

CC-5013 plus dexamethasone is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of CC-5013 plus dexamethasone?

Common side effects of CC-5013 plus dexamethasone include Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Infection, Peripheral neuropathy, Hyperglycemia.

What does CC-5013 plus dexamethasone target?

CC-5013 plus dexamethasone targets Cereblon (CRBN); glucocorticoid receptor and is a Immunomodulatory agent plus corticosteroid.

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