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About Linamac 10 Capsule 21's
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, deletion 5q MDS, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that causes abnormal antibody production and bone damage.
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's contains ‘lenalidomide’, which works by helping the body’s immune system and directly attacks cancer.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as fatigue, constipation, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, nausea, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, shortness of breath, and weakness. Talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Linamac 10 Capsule 21's or any of its components. Avoid taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Linamac 10 Capsule 21's may cause dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Men and women taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's must use effective contraception.
Uses of Linamac 10 Capsule 21's
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's is used in the treatment of certain types of blood cancers and related disorders. The detailed uses of Linamac 10 Capsule 21's include:
- Treatment of multiple myeloma: Linamac 10 Capsule 21's is used in combination with other medicines to treat patients with multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells.
- Management of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): Linamac 10 Capsule 21's is effective in treating certain types of MDS, a group of disorders caused by poorly formed or dysfunctional blood cells.
- Treatment of mantle cell lymphoma: Linamac 10 Capsule 21's is used to manage mantle cell lymphoma, a rare and aggressive type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
- Treatment of follicular lymphoma: Linamac 10 Capsule 21's may be used in adults with follicular lymphoma, a slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, especially after prior treatment failure.
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Directions for Use
- Linamac 10 Capsule 21's can be taken with or without food.
- It is usually taken once daily or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow Linamac 10 Capsule 21's as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or open it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Linamac 10 Capsule 21's is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma.
- Linamac 10 Capsule 21's works by helping the body’s immune system and directly attacks cancer.
- This medicine stops the development of cancer cells, prevents the growth of blood vessels in cancer, and stimulates the part of the immune system that attacks cancer cells.
- Linamac 10 Capsule 21's kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells.
- Linamac 10 Capsule 21's is used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Linamac 10 Capsule 21's if you are allergic to any of its components.
- Inform your doctor if you have/had blood clots, a heart attack, neuropathy, a slow heart rate, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, infections/signs of infections, a viral infection, HIV, hepatitis B, epilepsy, liver or kidney problems.
- Do not take Linamac 10 Capsule 21's if you are pregnant, as it might cause severe birth defects or the death of the unborn baby.
- Avoid taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's if you are breastfeeding, as it is unknown if it passes into breastmilk.
- Linamac 10 Capsule 21's may cause dizziness, sleepiness and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Linamac 10 Capsule 21's is not recommended for use in children.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Linamac 10 Capsule 21's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
- Let your doctor know regarding your health condition and medications you are taking, including over the counter and herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Taking anakinra with Linamac 10 Capsule can increase the risk of negative side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linamac 10 Capsule with Anakinra is not recommended, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Administering the Rotavirus vaccine together with Linamac 10 Capsule may increase the risk of infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linamac 10 Capsule with the Rotavirus vaccine is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. It is recommended to take the rotavirus vaccine a few weeks after the treatment with Linamac 10 Capsule. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
When combining the Yellow fever vaccine with Linamac 10 Capsule, there's an increased risk of vaccine-related infections or a diminished vaccine response.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linamac 10 Capsule with Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort, or burning during urination. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Combining the BCG vaccine with Linamac 10 Capsule increases the risk of vaccine-related infections or a diminished vaccine response.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linamac 10 Capsule with BCG vaccine is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort, or burning during urination. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Linamac 10 Capsule together with tamoxifen may increase the risk of blood clots.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Linamac 10 Capsule and tamoxifen, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Linamac 10 Capsule together with estrone may increase the risk of blood clots.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Linamac 10 Capsule and estrone, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Combining Linamac 10 Capsule and toremifene can raise the likelihood of developing harmful blood clots.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Linamac 10 Capsule and Toremifene together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you're having any of these symptoms, like high blood pressure, chest pain, or difficulty breathing, it's important to contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Coadministration of Estradiol and Linamac 10 Capsule can increase the risk of blood clots.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Linamac 10 Capsule and estradiol, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Linamac 10 Capsule with deferiprone together can cause a decrease in white blood cell count.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Linamac 10 Capsule and deferiprone, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
The combination of Linamac 10 Capsule and peginesatide may raise the risk of severe blood clots.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Linamac 10 Capsule and Peginesatide together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you notice any of these symptoms, like chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden vision loss, or pain or swelling in your legs, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Include food rich in iron, such as lean red meat, raisins, bell peppers, Brussel sprouts, and broccoli.
- To prevent constipation, consume fibre-rich foods such as whole grains, broccoli, dried fruits, nuts, beans, apples, oranges, and pears.
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Alcohol
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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's as it might cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Linamac 10 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 are planning a pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Avoid breastfeeding while taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's as it is unknown if Linamac 10 Capsule 21's passes into breastmilk.
Driving
Unsafe
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's may cause dizziness, sleepiness, and blurred vision. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Unsafe
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Heart
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Inform your doctor about any heart-related conditions before taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's.
Geriatrics
Caution
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Dose adjustment may be required based on their health condition.
FAQs
Linamac 10 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.
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's works by helping the body 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 Linamac 10 Capsule 21's on your own. You are advised to take Linamac 10 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 Linamac 10 Capsule 21's.
No, it is not safe to father a child while taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's. Linamac 10 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 Linamac 10 Capsule 21's and for at least 4weeks after discontinuing Linamac 10 Capsule 21's, even if you have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's must not donate semen whilst taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's and for 4weeks after discontinuing Linamac 10 Capsule 21's.
Patients taking Linamac 10 Capsule 21's must not donate blood during the treatment with Linamac 10 Capsule 21's and for 1month after discontinuation of Linamac 10 Capsule 21's as the donated blood might be given to pregnant women whose foetus should not be exposed to Linamac 10 Capsule 21's since it causes severe birth defects.
People with multiple myeloma taking Linamac 10 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 Linamac 10 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.
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's might cause neutropenia (low white blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets). Blood count should be checked regularly during treatment with Linamac 10 Capsule 21's.
You should take Linamac 10 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 Linamac 10 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 Linamac 10 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 Linamac 10 Capsule 21's.
Linamac 10 Capsule 21's contains Lenalidomide as an active ingredient.
Common side effects of Linamac 10 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.
Linamac 10 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 Linamac 10 Capsule 21's as it is unknown if Linamac 10 Capsule 21's passes into breastmilk.
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