LENALID 5MG

Lenalid 5mg

Lenalid 5mg Tablets by Natco is an immunomodulator that helps eliminate abnormal cells in the bone marrow that will affect the functioning of the immune system and produce new normal blood cells.

Lenalidomide affects the immune system. Promotes the immune response and prevents inflammation in the body.

Lenalidomide 5mg treats multiple myeloma (plasma carcinoma) in patients who have received treatment with dexamethasone at least once before its use. Lenalid is also available in doses of 5 to 25 mg.

What is Lenalid 5 mg?

Lenalid 5mg (Lenalidomide 5mg) treats anemia and multiple myeloma (cancer caused by progressive vascular disease).

Lenalid 5mg used in patients with myelodysplasia caused by abnormal chromosomes. This disorder is also called a 5q MDS deletion because part of chromosome 5 is missing.

Lenalid 5mg Capsule is used for

• Blood cancer,
• Immature blood cells cancer,
• Bone marrow cancer,
• White blood cell cancer,
• Hodgkin’s lymphoma,
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,
• Pancreas cancer and other conditions.

It affects the chemicals it uses to interfere with the immune system, which is why they are called immunomodulators and also prevent tumors from building their own blood vessels. Any cancer that develops requires a blood supply.

Lenalid 5mg Composition:

Lenalidomide(5mg)

Lenalid 5mg Manufacturer:

Natco Pharma Ltd

Uses of Lenalid 5 mg capsuls

Lenalid 5 Capsules is used to treat multiple myeloma and leprosy. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which affect the functioning of the immune system.

• Multiple myeloma
• Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
• Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)

Benefits of using Lenalid 5 mg

For multiple myeloma:

With multiple myeloma, the body breaks bone faster than bone replacement. This makes the bones weak and increases the likelihood of pain breaking. Lenalid 5 capsules can be prescribed together with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy.

It is an important part of the treatment that will increase the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma. This medicine kills cancer cells, stops them from growing back and stops them from spreading to other parts of the body.

It is also effective with calcium and vitamin D3 supplements and can be prescribed if the blood calcium level is low.

Leprosy reaction:

Leprosy is a complex inflammatory reaction that can occur before, during or after the treatment of leprosy, a serious bacterial skin disease. These reactions increase nerve damage and aggravate disability in lepers.

Therefore, the leprosy reaction should be treated with drugs such as Lenalid 5 capsules to strengthen the immune system and promote recovery.

This drug also prevents other damage caused by leprosy. For maximum benefit, take as directed by a doctor.

How to take Lenalid 5 mg?

Lenalid 5 mg is generally taken on a 28-day cycle and once a day or as directed by a doctor. Lenalid 5 mg capsules can be taken with or without food, but for maximum benefit, make sure you take them at the same time each day.

Your doctor will decide how and how often to take it. This can change from time to time, depending on what you are being treated for. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised you.

The wrong path or excessive intake can lead to very serious side effects. It may take weeks or months before you can see it and feel it works, but don’t stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Lenalid Dosage

• Lenalid 5mg
• Lenalid 10mg
• Lenalid 15mg
• Lenalid 25mg

In Case Overdosage:

If I take more lenalid 5mg, contact your doctor or local hospital and emergency department.

Miss Dosage:

Forget about taking lenalid 5 mg at the usual time, and if it goes away within 12 hours, take it immediately.

More than 12 hours have passed – do not take the medicine. Please take the following doses at your usual time the next day. Do not double the dose.

Stop Taking Lenalid 5 mg

Do not stop take lenalid until your doctor has told you do so.

Side Effects of lenalid 5 mg capsuls

Although this medicine can cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

• Headaches
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite and weight loss

Serious side effects such as:

• Blurred vision
• Shortness of breath
• Change in taste
• Irregular heartbeat
• Muscle spasms
• Jaundice
• Painful urination

Lenalid 5 mg drug interactions

Cholestyramine and activated charcoal can reduce the concentration of active metabolites in plasma. Concomitant use of methotrexate and other hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity. Rifampicin increases the serum levels of active metabolites.

It can be fatal: it can exacerbate the side effects of live vaccines.

Hepatic impairment, moderate to severe renal dysfunction, impaired immune function, including bone marrow dysplasia or strictly controlled infections, severe hypoproteinemia; Simultaneous vaccination with live vaccine. Pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Warning & Precautions

Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, as many other medicines can affect or be affected by this medicine.

It is recommended that you drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.

This drug is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. To avoid pregnancy, it is important that both men and women use effective contraception during treatment.

• Lenalid 5 mg is thought to be harmful to an unborn baby, so do not take it while pregnant.
• You cannot get pregnant while taking Lenalid 5mg. So, if you are a woman at risk of childbirth, you should use effective contraception.
• It is not known if Lenalid 5mg passes into breast milk, so do not breast-feed if you are taking Lenalid.
• Lenalid 5mg is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years

Storage of Lenalid 5mg

• Protect from excess heat and light
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use medicine after expiry date
• Store at room temperature (10 – 30°C)