Lenalidomide

Lenalidomide is used to treat anemia, which occurs in patients suffering from myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The medicine is used in combination with certain other medications to treat multiple myeloma(MM). Some patients suffering from mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) may also receive this treatment, as it is an immunomodulator.

This medication should not be taken if your body is hypersensitive to any substance present in it. Moreover, the medicine can harm a fetus, thus it should not be used by women who are expecting or those trying to conceive. Breastfeeding mothers should consult their medical providers before taking this medication.

The drug is meant to be taken orally, with or without food. Swallow the tablet as a whole do not chew, cut or break it.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Haemolytic Anemia

• Multiple Myeloma

• Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Rash

• Dizziness

• Edema (Swelling)

• Loss Of Appetite

• Decreased White Blood Cell Count

• Decreased Calcium Level

• Muscle Weakness

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Dry Skin

• Weight Loss

• Neuropathy

• Constipation

• Tremor

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicationis highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients moderate to severe with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Monitoring of liver function is recommended, particularly when there is a history of or concurrent viral liver infection. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  The action of this medicine is initiated within 30 minutes after the administration of this medicine.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration for which this medicine will remain active and produce its action is about 8 - 10 hours.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Lenalidomide as ingredient

• Lenomust 25Mg Capsule

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Lenomust 10Mg Capsule

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Lenalid Mf 25Mg Capsule

  Natco Pharma Ltd

• Lenangio 25Mg Capsule

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Lenome 25Mg Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Myelosafe Capsule

  S R Pharmaceuticals

• Lenomust 5Mg Capsule

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Lenalid 5Mg Capsule

  Natco Pharma Ltd

• Lenangio 5Mg Capsule

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Lenangio 10Mg Capsule

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

This medicine is derived from thalidomide and is used for treating multiple myeloma and other cancers. It works in double mechanism mainly-in vitro and in vivo. In in vitro, tumour cells are disrupted from growing, angiogenesis is prevented and stimulates immunomodulation. In vivo, tumour cells are killed where bone marrow stromal cell support is inhibited and maintaining osteoclastogenic effects. Lenalidomide belongs to a class of immunomodulatory drugs.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with the following medicines which include Oral contraceptives, Warfarin, Digoxin, Statins, Dexamethasone, and Interactions with P-glycoprotein.

• Ques : What is Lenalidomide?

  Ans : This medication is used to treat anaemia, which occurs in patients suffering from myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

• Ques : How long do I need to use Lenalidomide before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Lenalidomide?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Lenalidomide empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Lenalidomide?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/lenalidomide

• Lenalidomide- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 6 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00480

• Revlimid 10 mg Hard Capsules- EMC [Internet] medicines.org.uk. 2017 [Cited 6 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/10044/smpc