Lenmid 10 mg (Lenalidomide)

What is Lenmid 10 mg?

Lenmid 10 mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines that affect how your immune system works. $It is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome.

Lenmid 10 Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

How Lenmid Capsule Works

Lenmid 10 Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by enhancing the immune system that indirectly attacks the cancer cells. That prevents the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor. It also restricts the production of chemical messengers (cytokine and growth factor) which are responsible for the growth of cancer cells. This is how it works against cancer.

How To Use Lenmid Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lenmid 10 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Lenmid Capsule

In Treatment of Multiple myeloma

If you have multiple myeloma, your body is destroying bone faster than it is being replaced. This makes bones weak and painful and more likely to break. Lenmid 10 Capsule may be prescribe along with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. It is an important part of your treatment and increases the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma. This medicine will kill the cancerous cells and prevent their further growth as well as spread to other parts of the body. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective and may be prescribed if you do not have high blood calcium levels.

In Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) are a group of rare blood disorders characterize by abnormal development of blood cells in the bone marrow. In MDS, the bone marrow fails to produce enough healthy and fully matured blood cells, leading to low blood cell counts, which can result in anemia, infections, and bleeding problems.

Lenmid 10 Capsule is used to treat certain types of MDS, specifically those associated with a specific part of the chromosomes in the blood cells. It works by helping the immune system make more healthy blood cells in the bone marrow. Lenmid 10 Capsule helps improve the production of red blood cells, reducing the need for frequent blood transfusions and making them feel better. It is important to check and monitor regularly to make sure it is safe and effective.

Side Effects Of Lenmid Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lenmid

• Headache
• Nausea
• Rash
• Breathlessness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Joint pain
• Itching
• Diarrhea
• Low blood platelets
• Peripheral edema
• Cough
• Back pain
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Decreased appetite
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

Warning

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lenmid 10 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Lenmid 10 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding

Lenmid 10 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Lenmid 10 Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Lenmid 10 Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Lenmid 10 Capsule should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. A dose adjustment of Lenmid 10 Capsule may be need. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Lenmid 10 Capsule should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. A dose adjustment of Lenmid 10 Capsule may be need. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take the Lenmid Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Lenmid 10 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Can I take Lenmid 10 Capsule empty stomach?

Lenmid 10 Capsule may be take with or without food. Always take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, cut or chew the capsules. Swallow it whole with water. You should take Lenmid 10 Capsule at about the same time on the scheduled days.

2. Can Lenmid 10 Capsule be give to patients who are on dialysis?

Yes, the Lenmid 10 Capsule is give to dialysis patients after the dialysis is done. However, the doctor may adjust the dose if needed in patients undergoing it.

3. What are the side effects of Lenmid 10 Capsule?

Lenmid 10 Capsule may cause side effects which include diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness, dizziness, change in ability to taste, and pain or burning of the tongue, mouth, or throat. The medicine may also cause decreased sense of touch, burning or tingling in the hands or feet, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, depression, and joint, muscle, bone, or back pain. You may also experience sweating, dry skin, abnormal hair growth in women, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, a decrease in sexual desire or ability or painful, frequent, or urgent urination. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.

4. Can Lenmid 10 Capsule cause cancer?

People with multiple myeloma (a form of cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell) who receive melphalan (chemotherapy) and a blood stem cell transplant with the addition of Lenmid 10 Capsule have a higher risk of developing new cancers. These types of cancers may include certain blood cancers (acute myelogenous leukemia or AML) and a type of lymphoma called Hodgkin lymphoma. Talk to your doctor about your risk of developing new cancers if you are taking Lenmid 10 Capsule.