Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for LENOMUST 5MG CAP and its Constituents
- 5 Common Side-Effects
- 6 Serious Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Disease Interactions
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Available Alternatives for LENOMUST 5MG CAP
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Overview
LENOMUST 5MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.LENOMUST 5MG CAP is composed of: LENALIDOMIDE (5.0 MG)
Lenalidomide affects the immune system. It promotes immune responses to help slow tumor growth.Lenalidomide is used to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer), either in combination with another medicine or after stem cell transplant It works by helping the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow.Lenalidomide modulates the activity of body’s immune system and helps indirectly attacking the cancer cells. It also stops the growth of blood vessels in cancer.
Usage
LENALIDOMIDE is generally used to treat: Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Mantle Cell LymphomaFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for LENOMUST 5MG CAP and its Constituents
- Never use this medicine if you are pregnant.
- You should not use lenalidomide if you are allergic to it.Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Never share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same disorder you have.
- Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
- Take each dose with a full glass of water. Swallow the capsule whole, without breaking it open.
- The medicine from an open capsule can be dangerous if it gets on your skin. If this occurs, wash your skin with soap and water.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- You must not donate blood or sperm while you are using lenalidomide, and for at least 4 weeks after your last dose.
- Avoid exposing another person to your blood or semen through casual or sexual contact.
- This medicine can pass into body fluids (urine, feces, vomit). Caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up a patient’s body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers.
- Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.Do not drive or operate machines while taking lenalidomide as it may make you feel dizzy, tired, sleepy or have blurred vision.
- Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor.
- Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines
Common Side-Effects
LENALIDOMIDE : Edema, Breathlessness, Hypocalcemia, Anxiety, Neuropathy, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Fever, Cough, Nausea, Fatigue (tiredness), Chills, Dry Mouth, Pale Skin, Mouth Soreness, Throat Soreness, Vomit, Confusion, Difficulty Talking, Eyes Double Vision (without One Eye Covered), Head Headache, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Arms Pain, Jaws Pain, Back Pain, Slurred Speech, Weight Gain, Body Excessive Sweating, Face Swelling, Fingers Swelling, Feet Swelling, Restless Or Irritability, Body Pain, Drowsiness, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Loose MotionSerious Side-Effects
LENALIDOMIDE : Heart Failure, Depression, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Muscle Cramp, Seizure, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Chest Pain, Decreased Urination, Labored Breathing, Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst, Irregular Heartbeat, Loss Of Appetite, Mood Swings, Hands Numbness, Feet Numbness, Pain With Urination, Eyes Blurred Vision, Body Loss Of Movement, Night Sweats, Pounding Heart (pulse), Eyes Pain, Neck Enlarged Or Swollen Glands, Difficulty Concentrating, Difficulty Swallowing, Upper Abdomen Pain, Loss Of Voice, Arms Weakness, Legs Weakness, Shortness Of BreathRare Side-Effects
LENALIDOMIDE : Acute Liver Failure, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Abdomen PainDisease Interactions
LENALIDOMIDE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Thromboembolism, Anemia, Neutropenia, ThrombocytopeniaTechnical Classification
LENALIDOMIDE is categorized as:- MISCELLANEOUS ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS
- OTHER IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS / IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS
Available Alternatives for LENOMUST 5MG CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
LENALID 5MG CAP | INR 4386 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 5.0 MG |
LENID 5MG CAP | INR 1500 for 1 CAPSULE | LENALIDOMIDE 5.0 MG |
LENMID 5MG CAP | INR 818.75 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 5.0 MG |
LENOME 5MG CAP | INR 1500 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 5 MG |
LENOME 5MG CAPULE | INR 1500 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 5.0 MG |
LENOMUST 5 MG CAP | INR 4800 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 5 MG |
LENOMUST 5MG CAP | INR 4615.37 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 5.0 MG |
LENZEST 5MG CAP | INR 1399.27 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 5 MG |
LENZEST 5MG CAPULE | INR 1399.27 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 5.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
LENALID 10MG CAP | INR 8976 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 10 MG |
LENALID 10MG CAPULE | INR 8976 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 10.0 MG |
LENALID MF 25MG CAP | INR 18501.2 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 25.0 MG |
LENALIDOMIDE | LENALIDOMIDE | |
LENANGIO 10MG CAP | INR 2801.1 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 10 MG |
LENANGIO 10MG CAPULE | INR 2821 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 10.0 MG |
LENANGIO 25MG CAP | INR 7400 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 25 MG |
LENANGIO 25MG CAPULE | INR 7047.62 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 25.0 MG |
LENID 10MG CAP | INR 2900 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 10.0 MG |
LENMID 10MG CAP | INR 2000 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 10.0 MG |
LENMID 25MG TAB | INR 4095.23 for 10 TABLETS | LENALIDOMIDE 25.0 MG |
LENOME 25MG CAP | INR 17142.9 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 25.0 MG |
LENOME CAP | INR 3403 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 10.0 MG |
LENOMUST 10MG CAP | INR 8750 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 10.0 MG |
LENOMUST 25MG CAP | INR 17307.7 for 30 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 25.0 MG |
LENZEST 10MG CAP | INR 2888.2 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 10.0 MG |
LENZEST 25MG CAP | INR 5868.05 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE 25.0 MG |
MYELOSAFE CAP | INR 85 for 10 CAPSULES | LENALIDOMIDE |
MYELOSAFE PG TAB | INR 105.34 for 10 TABLETS | LENALIDOMIDE |