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Lenmid 10 Capsule Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LENALIDOMIDE-10MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Lenmid 10 Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Lenmid 10 Capsule is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Lenmid 10 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. Lenmid 10 Capsule kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Lenmid 10 Capsule is used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.

FAQs

Lenmid 10 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 Lenmid 10 Capsule on your own. You are advised to take Lenmid 10 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 Lenmid 10 Capsule .

No, it is not safe to father a child while taking Lenmid 10 Capsule . Lenmid 10 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 Lenmid 10 Capsule and for at least 4weeks after discontinuing Lenmid 10 Capsule , even if you have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking Lenmid 10 Capsule must not donate semen whilst taking Lenmid 10 Capsule and for 4weeks after discontinuing Lenmid 10 Capsule .

Patients taking Lenmid 10 Capsule must not donate blood during the treatment with Lenmid 10 Capsule and for 1month after discontinuation of Lenmid 10 Capsule as the donated blood might be given to pregnant women whose foetus should not be exposed to Lenmid 10 Capsule since it causes severe birth defects.

People with multiple myeloma taking Lenmid 10 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 Lenmid 10 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.

Lenmid 10 Capsule might cause neutropenia (low white blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets). Blood count should be checked regularly during treatment with Lenmid 10 Capsule .