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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma

About Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's

Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's is used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS where part of chromosome 5 is missing.
 
Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's contains ‘lenalidomide’, which 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. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells.
 
You are advised to take Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as fatigue, constipation, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, nausea, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, shortness of breath, and weakness. Talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.
 
Avoid taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's may cause dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Men and women taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's must use effective contraception. Inform your doctor regarding your health condition and medications before taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's to rule out any interactions.

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Uses of Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's

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

Medicinal Benefits

Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1'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. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's is used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.

Side Effects of Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's

  • Weakness
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Heartburn
  • Shortness of breath
  • Headache
  • Muscle/bone/back pain
  • Decrease in red blood cell count
  • Fever and flu-like symptoms
  • Decreased appetite
  • Blurred vision
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Dry mouth

Directions for Use

Swallow Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have/had blood clots, heart attack, neuropathy, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, infections/signs of infections, viral infection, HIV, hepatitis B, epilepsy, liver or kidney problems. Do not take Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's if you are pregnant, as it might cause severe birth defects or the death of the unborn baby. Avoid taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's if you are breastfeeding as it is not unknown if it passes into breastmilk. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's may cause dizziness, sleepiness and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's is not recommended for use in children. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Let your doctor know regarding your health condition and medications you are taking, including over the counter and herbal products.

Therapeutic Class

IMMUNOMODULATORS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LenalidomideAnakinra
Critical
LenalidomideBCG vaccine
Critical

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LenalidomideAnakinra
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
Taking anakinra with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of negative side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet with Anakinra is not recommended, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
LenalidomideBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
Combining the BCG vaccine with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet increases the risk of vaccine-related infections or a diminished vaccine response.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet with BCG vaccine is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort, or burning during urination. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenalidomideYellow fever vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
When combining the Yellow fever vaccine with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet, there's an increased risk of vaccine-related infections or a diminished vaccine response.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet with Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort, or burning during urination. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenalidomideRotavirus vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
Administering the Rotavirus vaccine together with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet with the Rotavirus vaccine is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. It is recommended to take the rotavirus vaccine a few weeks after the treatment with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenalidomideMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
Kabilen 10 mg Tablet can cause liver problems, and combining it with other drugs, such as Mipomersen, can raise the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet with Mipomersen together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, skin rash, itching, bleeding, feeling tired, feeling sick, stomach ache, or dark urine, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LenalidomideDiethylstilbestrol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
Taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet together with diethylstilbestrol may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Kabilen 10 mg Tablet and diethylstilbestrol, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenalidomideEstrone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
Taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet together with estrone may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Kabilen 10 mg Tablet and estrone, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenalidomideFingolimod
Severe
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
Taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet with Fingolimod can increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Kabilen 10 mg Tablet and Fingolimod, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, weight loss, and pain or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenalidomideOspemifene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Kabilen 10 mg Tablet and ospemifene may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Kabilen 10 mg Tablet and ospemifene, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenalidomideErythropoietin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet:
Combining Erythropoietin with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of Thrombosis(formation of a blood clot ).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Erythropoietin and Kabilen 10 mg Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • WARFARIN
  • ERYTHROPOIETIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Include food rich in iron, such as lean red meat, raisins, bell peppers, Brussel sprouts, and broccoli.
  • To prevent constipation, consume fibre-rich foods such as whole grains, broccoli, dried fruits, nuts, beans, apples, oranges, and pears. 

Habit Forming

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Special Advise

  • Do not take Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's if you are pregnant as it might cause severe birth defects or death of the unborn baby.
  • Male patients taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's must not donate semen and should use effective contraception during sexual activity even though they have undergone vasectomy.
  • You must not donate blood while taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's and for 4weeks after discontinuing Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's.
  • Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's might increase the risk of blood clots. Inform your doctor if you notice any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling of the arm or leg.
  • Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's might cause abnormal/increase in liver test results, inform the person doing the test that you are taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's.
  • Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's might increase/decrease your blood sugar levels. Regularly monitor blood glucose levels while taking Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's. Consult your doctor if you are diabetic.
  • Inform your doctor if you have any kidney dysfunction as Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's might cause kidney problems.
  • Regular blood tests are advised before and during treatment with Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Multiple myeloma: Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects a type of white blood cells called a plasma cell. These cells collect in the bone marrow and divide uncontrollably, leading to kidney and bone damage. Symptoms include bone pain, loss of appetite, fever, and frequent infections.

Myelodysplastic syndromes: It is a group of disorders that occur due to abnormal functioning of blood cells. Symptoms include shortness of breath, anaemia, fatigue, need for blood transfusion, and risk of infections.

Mantle cell lymphoma: It is the cancer of the lymph tissue where the B-cells or B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cells) grow in an uncontrolled manner and build up in the lymph tissue, blood or bone marrow.

Follicular lymphoma: It is slow-growing cancer that affects B lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells that help fight infection. Incase of follicular lymphoma, too many B lymphocytes build up in the blood, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen.

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