Lenalid 25mg Capsule

Brand Name Lenalid 25mg Capsule
Salt Composition

Lenalidomide (25mg)

Strength 25mg
Product Form Capsule
Pack 30 Capsule(s) in 1 Bottle
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Anti-Cancer

SubCategory

Multiple Myeloma

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Natco Pharma Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Natco Pharma Ltd,Natco House, Road No:2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, (A.P ) 500 033 India
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    Medical Description of Lenalid 25mg Capsule

    Lenalid 25mg Capsule contains Lenalidomide 25mg used to treat Myelodysplastic syndrome, multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma. It works by increasing the immune system which indirectly attacks the cancer cells. It also decreases the production of chemical messengers which is responsible for the cancer cells to grow.


    Lenalid 25mg Capsule Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Myelodysplastic syndrome, multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma.


    Lenalid 25mg Capsule Benefits

    Multiple myeloma

    It is also called Kahler’s disease. It is a type of cancer that occurs in a plasma cell. In this condition, cancer gets accumulated in the bone marrow and affects healthy blood cells. Symptoms include constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, bone pain, weight loss, frequent infections, excessive thirst, and numbness in your legs.

    Myelodysplastic syndrome

    It is also called preleukemia. It occurs when our blood cells do not form or work properly. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, pallor, anemia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding, and leucopenia

    Mantle cell lymphoma

    It is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer. It usually affects a part of your immune system called the lymphatic system. It occurs when there is a change in the DNA of white blood cells called B lymphocytes. Symptoms include night sweats, belly pain, enlarged tonsils, fatigue, pain in the lower back, fever, weight loss, and loss of appetite.  

    Follicular lymphoma

    It is a type of cancer that affects the lymphocytes, a blood cell that helps to fight against body infection. Symptoms include inflamed lymph nodes, groin, stomach, shortness of breath, fatigue, night sweats, and weight loss.


    Lenalid 25mg Capsule Indication

    The Lenalid 25mg Capsule is prescribed in the following indications as

    • multiple myeloma – treated with dexamethasone after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as maintenance therapy
    • myelodysplastic syndrome – transfusion dependant type associated with 5q deletion
    • mantle cell lymphoma – relapsed or progressive type already treated with bortezomib
    • follicular lymphoma – treated with rituximab
    • marginal cell lymphoma – treated with rituximab

    Lenalid 25mg Capsule should not be used in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.


    Mechanism of action of Lenalid 25mg Capsule

    Lenalid 25mg Capsule contains Lenalidomide 25mg is an anti-cancer medication, an Angiogenesis inhibitor. Lenalidomide has several functions: it is an immunomodulator (alters cytokine, T cell, and NK cell-mediated actions); it is E3 ubiquitin ligase complex (affects B cell transcription factor required for B cell differentiation): it represses IL-2 gene (thereby increasing NK cells and CD4+ T cells); it inhibits proliferation and activates apoptosis; it inhibits angiogenic growth receptor factors like VFGF, BFGF, and hepatocyte growth factor; it inhibits adhesion molecules and gap junction function thus prevents metastasis of malignant cells.


    How Lenalid 25mg Capsule works

    Lenalid 25mg Capsule contains Lenalidomide 25mg is an anti-cancer medication, an Angiogenesis inhibitor. It produces its action by altering cytokine, T cell, and NK cell-mediated pathways. It also represses the IL-2 gene thus increasing immune response and inhibiting proliferation and activates apoptosis of abnormal cells. It also inhibits the vascular growth of abnormal cells and prevents metastasis by inhibiting adhesion molecules.


    Lenalid 25mg Capsule Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Lenalidomide
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine during pregnancy


    Lenalid 25mg Capsule Side Effects

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Diarrhea
    • Rash
    • Constipation
    • Back pain
    • Peripheral edema
    • Dizziness
    • Cough
    • Headache
    • Pneumonia
    • Abdominal pain
    • Urinary tract infection


    FAQs for Lenalid 25mg Capsule

    • Can Lenalid 25mg Capsule cause cancer?

    People who are having multiple myeloma and receive melphalan and blood stem cell transplant have a higher risk for developing new cancers like blood cancers. Kindly consult with your doctor if you have developed new cancer.

    • Can Lenalid 25mg Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis?

    Yes, this medicine can be given to patients after the dialysis is over.

    • I am experiencing nausea and fatigue. Is this due to the Lenalid 25mg Capsule?

    Yes, the common side effect of this medicine is nausea and fatigue so it is better to eat more frequent meals to decrease nausea and also avoid foods that are salty, spicy, fatty. Drink plenty of rest and do light exercise to keep yourself active


    Precautions and general warning of Lenalid 25mg Capsule

    Alcohol

     It is not clear that consuming alcohol is safe while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    The medicine should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Lenalid 25mg Capsule

    Lenalid 25mg Capsule is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the capsule. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.


    Use of Lenalid 25mg Capsule in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor


    Use of Lenalid 25mg Capsule in children

    Safety and efficacy were not established in children who are below 18 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Lenalid 25mg Capsule in Elderly Patients

    Lenalid 25mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    Lenalid 25mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
    • You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease


    General instructions

    Lenalidomide 25mg is used to treat Myelodysplastic syndrome, multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma. It produces its action by altering cytokine, T cell, and NK cell-mediated pathways. It also represses the IL-2 gene thus increasing immune response and inhibiting proliferation and activates apoptosis of abnormal cells. It also inhibits the vascular growth of abnormal cells and prevents metastasis by inhibiting adhesion molecules.


    Drug Interaction of Lenalid 25mg Capsule

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Anakinra

    It is contraindicated to use this medicine because the use of anakinra increases the effect of Lenalidomide and the combination of this medicine increase the risk of developing an infection

    Deferiprone

    Use alternative drug because the combination of this medicine either increases the toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism

    Cholera vaccine

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Lenalidomide decreases the effect of cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effects and it also increases the risk of developing an infection

    Lemborexant

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of lemborexant will increase the effect of the thalidomide by sedation

    Drug-Food Interaction

    No data is available kindly consult with your doctor.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Renal impairment

    Dosage adjustment is required in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment and patients who are on dialysis because this medicine is excreted by the kidney.

    Thromboembolic events

    The use of this medicine may cause thromboembolic events such as deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and arterial thrombosis are increased.


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    • Lenalidomide 25mg is an anti-cancer medication, an angiogenesis inhibitor.
    • It is used to treat Myelodysplastic syndrome, multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma
    • Do not donate blood after or before 7 days of the treatment
    • Use non-hormonal methods of contraception to avoid pregnancy because the use of this medicine may cause fetal harm
    • Kindly consult with your doctor if you have experienced shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of appetite, and dark urine while you are receiving this medicine


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