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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:09 PM IST

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Kabilen 10 mg Tablet 1's may interact with digitalis glycosides (digoxin), blood thinner (warfarin), and hormone (erythropoietin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have anaemia, blood clots, infections, heart, kidney, or liver problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIGOXIN
  • WARFARIN
  • ERYTHROPOIETIN

Habit Forming

No

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. 

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.

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.

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 Checker List

  • DIGOXIN
  • 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

No

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.

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.