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Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LENALIDOMIDE-5MG

Uses:

Multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma.

Medicinal Benefits:

Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's works by helping the body’s 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. Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's is used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.

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Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's works by helping the body’s 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 Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's on your own. You are advised to take Lenabenz 5 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 Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's.

No, it is not safe to father a child while taking Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's. Lenabenz 5 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 Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's and for at least 4weeks after discontinuing Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's, even if you have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's must not donate semen whilst taking Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's and for 4weeks after discontinuing Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's.

Patients taking Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's must not donate blood during the treatment with Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's and for 1month after discontinuation of Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's as the donated blood might be given to pregnant women whose foetus should not be exposed to Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's since it causes severe birth defects.

People with multiple myeloma taking Lenabenz 5 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 Lenabenz 5 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.

Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's might cause neutropenia (low white blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets). Blood count should be checked regularly during treatment with Lenabenz 5 Capsule 21's.