LENALID-15

It is a equivalent of REVLIMID   (For Sale In India Only)

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Description

Lenalid (Lenalidomide) by Natco is a generic version of lenalidomide.
It is a equivalent of REVLIMID   (For Sale In India Only)
Generic Name : Lenalidomide
Brand Name: lenalid

Generic Brand Name: Lenalid

Available Dosage Forms:

• Capsule comes in 5 mg,10 mg,15 mg, 25 mg in capsule form.

Therapeutic Class: Immune Modulator
Uses For lenalidomide
Lenalidomide is used to treat anemia (low red blood cells) in patients with a certain type of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) called 5q MDS. Patients with this type of MDS may have very low red blood cell counts and require blood transfusions.
Lenalidomide is also used in combination with dexamathasone to treat multiple myeloma (plasma cell cancer) in patients who have received at least one prior therapy.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, lenalidomide is used in certain patients with the following medical condition:

• Multiple myeloma, first-line treatment, in combination with dexamethasone (treatment of bone marrow cancer; used together with dexamethasone).

Before Using lenalidomide
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For lenalidomide, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to lenalidomide or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of lenalidomide in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of lenalidomide in the elderly.

Pregnancy
All Trimesters – Studies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities. This drug should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant because the risk clearly outweighs any possible benefit.

Breast Feeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with Medicines
Using lenalidomide with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
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Doses

The dose of lenalidomide will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of lenalidomide. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For oral dosage form (capsules): For anemia in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome: + Adults—10 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken with water. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed. + Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For multiple myeloma: + Adults—25 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken with water. lenalidomide may be taken together with dexamethasone. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. + Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

Overdose If you think you have taken too much of this medicine first of all you have to call to a poison control center or emergency room.

Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Black, tarry stools bleeding gums blood in the urine or stools chest pain chills convulsions cough decreased urine difficult or labored breathing dry mouth fever increased thirst irregular heartbeat loss of appetite lower back or side pain mood changes muscle pain or cramps nausea or vomiting numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips painful or difficult urination pale skin pinpoint red spots on the skin shortness of breath sore throat sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth swollen glands tightness in the chest unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or weakness wheezing Incidence not known Anxiety dizziness or lightheadedness fainting fast heartbeat pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing

Storage

Storage

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed out of the reach of children.

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