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Ledomed 10 mg Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

LENALIDOMIDE-10MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Ledomed 10 mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Ledomed 10 mg Capsule is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Ledomed 10 mg 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. Ledomed 10 mg Capsule kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Ledomed 10 mg 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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Ledomed 10 mg 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.

Ledomed 10 mg 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 Ledomed 10 mg Capsule on your own. You are advised to take Ledomed 10 mg 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 Ledomed 10 mg Capsule .

No, it is not safe to father a child while taking Ledomed 10 mg Capsule . Ledomed 10 mg 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 Ledomed 10 mg Capsule and for at least 4weeks after discontinuing Ledomed 10 mg Capsule , even if you have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking Ledomed 10 mg Capsule must not donate semen whilst taking Ledomed 10 mg Capsule and for 4weeks after discontinuing Ledomed 10 mg Capsule .

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

People with multiple myeloma taking Ledomed 10 mg 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 Ledomed 10 mg 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.

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

You should take Ledomed 10 mg 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 Ledomed 10 mg Capsule may rarely get other cancers. Consult your doctor for more details.

Yes, you will need to get regular blood tests while taking Ledomed 10 mg 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 Ledomed 10 mg Capsule .

Ledomed 10 mg Capsule contains Lenalidomide as an active ingredient.

Common side effects of Ledomed 10 mg 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.

Ledomed 10 mg 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 Ledomed 10 mg Capsule as it is unknown if Ledomed 10 mg Capsule passes into breastmilk.