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Celomide 10 Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

LENALIDOMIDE-10MG

Uses:

Treatment of Multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma.

Medicinal Benefits:

Celomide 10 Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Celomide 10 Capsule is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Celomide 10 Capsule works by helping the body’s immune system and directly attacks cancer. It stops the development of cancer cells, stops the blood vessels growing in cancer, and stimulates the part of the immune system to attack the cancer cells. Celomide 10 Capsule kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Celomide 10 Capsule is used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.

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Celomide 10 Capsule is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. It is also used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.

Celomide 10 Capsule works by helping the body’s immune system and directly attacks cancer. It stops the development of cancer cells, stops the blood vessels growing in cancer, and stimulates the part of the immune system to attack the cancer cells.

Do not stop taking Celomide 10 Capsule on your own. You are advised to take Celomide 10 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Celomide 10 Capsule.

No, it is not safe to father a child while taking Celomide 10 Capsule. Celomide 10 Capsule can pass into human semen. During sexual activity with females of reproductive potential, always use effective contraception such as latex or synthetic condom while taking Celomide 10 Capsule and for at least 4weeks after discontinuing Celomide 10 Capsule, even if you have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking Celomide 10 Capsule must not donate semen whilst taking Celomide 10 Capsule and for 4weeks after discontinuing Celomide 10 Capsule.

Patients taking Celomide 10 Capsule must not donate blood during the treatment with Celomide 10 Capsule and for 1month after discontinuation of Celomide 10 Capsule as the donated blood might be given to pregnant women whose foetus should not be exposed to Celomide 10 Capsule since it causes severe birth defects.

People with multiple myeloma taking Celomide 10 Capsule may have an increased risk for blood clots in veins, arteries, and lungs. The risk is even higher if you are taking dexamethasone with Celomide 10 Capsule for treating multiple myeloma. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and swelling in the legs or arm.

Celomide 10 Capsule might cause neutropenia (low white blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets). Blood count should be checked regularly during treatment with Celomide 10 Capsule.

You should take Celomide 10 Capsule at the same time every day. You can take the capsules with or without food.

Dose adjustment may be necessary. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

Some people treated with Celomide 10 Capsule may rarely get other cancers. Consult your doctor for more details.

Yes, you will need to get regular blood tests while taking Celomide 10 Capsule. Your doctor may suggest taking tests before and during treatment.

Yes, even women with fertility difficulties must take birth control while taking this medication. You must also take a negative pregnancy test 10 to 14 days before treatment and again 24 hours before. You will be tested for pregnancy every 2 to 4 weeks while on Celomide 10 Capsule.

Celomide 10 Capsule contains Lenalidomide as an active ingredient.

Common side effects of Celomide 10 Capsule may include fatigue, constipation, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, nausea, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, shortness of breath, and weakness. Talk with your doctor if you persistently experience any of these side effects.

Celomide 10 Capsule should not be taken during pregnancy as it causes severe birth defects or death to an unborn baby. Use highly effective contraception if you are a woman of childbearing age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Celomide 10 Capsule as it is unknown if Celomide 10 Capsule passes into breastmilk.