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Lenalid 5 Capsule 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:

Lenalid 5 Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Lenalid 5 Capsule is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Lenalid 5 Capsule 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. Lenalid 5 Capsule kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Lenalid 5 Capsule 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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Lenalid 5 Capsule 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 Lenalid 5 Capsule on your own. You are advised to take Lenalid 5 Capsule 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 Lenalid 5 Capsule .

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

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

People with multiple myeloma taking Lenalid 5 Capsule may have an increased risk for blood clots in veins, arteries, and lungs. The risk is even higher if you are taking dexamethasone with Lenalid 5 Capsule 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.

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