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Lenalid 10mg Capsule

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Lenalid 10mg Capsule

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Manufacturer:Natco Pharma Ltd
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About this medicine

Lenalid 10mg Capsule (Lenalidomide (10mg))is a prescription oncology medicine. Below is educational product information — follow your doctor's advice for dose and use.

Lenalid 10 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines that affect how your immune system works. $It is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome.This medicine can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness, nausea, rash, and dizziness amongst others. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Hence, take caution while performing the activity that might increase your chances of bleeding or avoid contact with people suffering from an infection such as a cold. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells while on treatment.Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.

Quick Facts

Chemical ClassPhthalimide and Piperidone Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassThalidomide & its Immunomodulatory derivatives (IMiDs)

Composition / Active Salt

Lenalidomide (10mg)

Dosage Form

Capsule

Prescription Status

Doctor's Rx Required

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Lenalid 10 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Uses of Lenalid 10mg Capsule

Treatment of Multiple myeloma
Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome

Side Effects of Lenalid 10mg Capsule

Oncology medicines should be administered strictly under medical supervision. Inform your oncologist immediately if you experience adverse symptoms.

Headache
Nausea
Rash
Breathlessness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Joint pain
Itching
Diarrhea
Low blood platelets
Peripheral edema
Cough
Back pain
Upper respiratory tract infection
Decreased appetite
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

Clinical Safety Advice for Lenalid 10mg Capsule

Follow expert clinical guidelines regarding interactions, precautions, and medical conditions when taking Lenalid 10mg Capsule.

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lenalid 10 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
UNSAFE

Lenalid 10 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lenalid 10 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE

Lenalid 10 Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Lenalid 10 Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
CAUTION

Lenalid 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lenalid 10 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CAUTION

Lenalid 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lenalid 10 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Storage & Delivery Protocol

Preservation and climate-safe dispatch guidelines for Lenalid 10mg Capsule across India.

Store below 30°C

Storage Conditions

Store below 30C

Climate-Sealed Transit

Dispatched in protective, tamper-evident and moisture-sealed packaging.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lenalid 10 Capsule may be taken with or without food. Always take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, cut or chew the capsules. Swallow it whole with water. You should take This medicine at about the same time on the scheduled days.

Yes, Lenalid 10 Capsule is given to dialysis patients after the dialysis is done. However, the doctor may adjust the dose if needed in patients undergoing.

Lenalid 10 Capsule may cause side effects which include diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness, dizziness, change in ability to taste, and pain or burning of the tongue, mouth, or throat. The medicine may also cause decreased sense of touch, burning or tingling in the hands or feet, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, depression, and joint, muscle, bone, or back pain. You may also experience sweating, dry skin, abnormal hair growth in women, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, decrease in sexual desire or ability or painful, frequent, or urgent urination. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.

People with multiple myeloma (a form of cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell) who receive melphalan (chemotherapy) and a blood stem cell transplant with the addition of Lenalid 10 Capsule have a higher risk of developing new cancers. These types of cancers may include certain blood cancers (acute myelogenous leukemia or AML) and a type of lymphoma called Hodgkin lymphoma. Talk to your doctor about your risk of developing new cancers if you are taking This medicine.

Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test before treatment and every week for the first 8 weeks of treatment. You may need to continue taking the blood tests at least every month after treatment with Lenalid 10 Capsule ends. Frequent blood tests are important as This medicine may decrease the blood cells that help fight infection (white blood cells) and help the blood to clot (platelets).

Women who can become pregnant must use two acceptable forms of birth control for 4 weeks before they begin taking Lenalid 10 Capsule. Continue using contraceptives during your treatment, including the times when your doctor tells you to temporarily stop taking This medicine, and for 4 weeks after your final dose. In men, This medicine may pass into the semen while they are on treatment. Therefore, men must always use a latex condom every time they have sexual contact, even if they have had a vasectomy (surgery that prevents a man from causing a pregnancy). Use the contraceptive while you are taking This medicine, during any breaks in your treatment, and for 4 weeks after your final dose.

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