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Composition:

LENALIDOMIDE-10MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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. Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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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Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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.

Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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 Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's on your own. You are advised to take Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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 Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's.

No, it is not safe to father a child while taking Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's. Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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 Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's and for at least 4weeks after discontinuing Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's, even if you have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's must not donate semen whilst taking Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's and for 4weeks after discontinuing Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's.

Patients taking Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's must not donate blood during the treatment with Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's and for 1month after discontinuation of Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's as the donated blood might be given to pregnant women whose foetus should not be exposed to Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's since it causes severe birth defects.

People with multiple myeloma taking Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's may have an increased risk for blood clots in veins, arteries, and lungs. The risk is even higher if you are taking dexamethasone with Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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.

Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's might cause neutropenia (low white blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets). Blood count should be checked regularly during treatment with Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's.

You should take Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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 Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's may rarely get other cancers. Consult your doctor for more details.

Yes, you will need to get regular blood tests while taking Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's. 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 Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's.

Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's contains Lenalidomide as an active ingredient.

Common side effects of Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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.

Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's 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 Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's as it is unknown if Lenafast-10 mg Capsule 21's passes into breastmilk.