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LENANGIO 25MG CAPSULE


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Salt Composition

:     Lenalidomide

Manufacturer

:     DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

Origin of Medicine

:     India

Indication

:     multiple myeloma

Packaging

:     10 Capsule(S) In A Bottle

Dosage Form

:      Capsule

MRP

  :     ₹2759

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Lenangio 25mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines known as Immunomodulatory agents. It contains the active ingredient Lenalidomide. It is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.

Lenangio 25mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time.

Lenangio 25mg Capsule, inform your doctor if you have ever had blood clots, hepatitis B infection, varicella-zoster, HIV, kidney problems or a heart attack. Lenangio 25mg Capsule is not recommended for use among pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.

MEDICINAL USE OF LENANGIO 25MG CAPSULE

Lenangio 25mg Capsule activates T cells and natural killer cells of the immune system and facilitates the attack on cancer cells. It works by antagonizing the growth of blood vessels in the cancer cells and delays the development of cancer cells. It inhibits growth and multiplication of tumor cells.

It is used to treat:

  • Multiple myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Mantle cell lymphoma
  • Follicular lymphoma
SIDE EFFECTS OF LENANGIO 25MG CAPSULE

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • Tiredness
  • Neutropenia
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Muscle cramps
  • Anemia
  • Fever
  • Back pain
  • Nausea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Breathlessness
  • Tremor
  • Rash
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Thyroid problems
  • Dehydration
  • Skin problems.
  • Low levels of magnesium or phosphate in the blood
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Liver injury
  • Impaired balance, difficulty moving
  • Deafness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Nerve pain, unpleasant abnormal sensation, especially to touch
  • Excess of iron in the body
  • Thirst
  • Confusion
  • Toothache
  • Fall which may result in injury
DOSAGE OF LENANGIO 25MG CAPSULE
  • Lenangio 25mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits.
  • Do not miss the dose of Lenangio 25 mg Capsule. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember if less than 12 hours has elapsed since missing a dose.
  • If more than 12 hours has elapsed, skip the missed dose, but take the next dose at the normal time on the following day. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one..
  • Do not take more than the recommended dose of Lenangio 25 mg Capsule. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
Ques 1: Can I take Lenangio 25mg Capsule empty stomach?

Ans :Lenangio 25mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. Always take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, cut or chew the capsules. Swallow it whole with water. You should take Lenangio 25mg Capsule at about the same time on the scheduled days.

Ques 2: Can Lenangio 25mg Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis?

Ans :Yes, Lenangio 25mg Capsule is given to dialysis patients after the dialysis is done. However, the doctor may adjust the dose if needed in patients undergoing.

Ques 3: What are the side effects of Lenangio 25mg Capsule?

Ans :Lenangio 25mg Capsule may cause side effects which include diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness, dizziness, change in ability to taste, and pain or burning of the tongue, mouth, or throat. The medicine may also cause decreased sense of touch, burning or tingling in the hands or feet, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, depression, and joint, muscle, bone, or back pain. You may also experience sweating, dry skin, abnormal hair growth in women, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, decrease in sexual desire or ability or painful, frequent, or urgent urination. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.

Ques 4: What are the serious side effects of Lenangio 25mg Capsule?

Ans :The serious side effects of Lenangio 25mg Capsule include difficult breathing or swallowing, hoarseness or swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Some of the serious side effects may also include seizures, rash, skin pain, fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or blistering, peeling, or shedding skin. It may also cause swollen glands in the neck, muscle cramps, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark colored urine, tiredness, or bloody, cloudy, or painful urination and increased or decreased urination. Call your doctor immediately if you get any of these side effects.

Ques 5: Can Lenangio 25mg Capsule cause cancer?

Ans :People with multiple myeloma (a form of cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell) who receive melphalan (chemotherapy) and a blood stem cell transplant with the addition of Lenangio 25mg Capsule have a higher risk of developing new cancers. These types of cancers may include certain blood cancers (acute myelogenous leukemia or AML) and a type of lymphoma called Hodgkin lymphoma. Talk to your doctor about your risk of developing new cancers if you are taking Lenangio 25mg Capsule.

Ques 6: Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Lenangio 25mg Capsule?

Ans :Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test before treatment and every week for the first 8 weeks of treatment. You may need to continue taking the blood tests at least every month after treatment with Lenangio 25mg Capsule ends. Frequent blood tests are important as Lenangio 25mg Capsule may decrease the blood cells that help fight infection (white blood cells) and help the blood to clot (platelets)..

Lenangio 25mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines known as Immunomodulatory agents. It contains the active ingredient Lenalidomide. It is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.

Lenangio 25mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time.

Lenangio 25mg Capsule, inform your doctor if you have ever had blood clots, hepatitis B infection, varicella-zoster, HIV, kidney problems or a heart attack. Lenangio 25mg Capsule is not recommended for use among pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.

MEDICINAL USE OF LENANGIO 25MG CAPSULE

Lenangio 25mg Capsule activates T cells and natural killer cells of the immune system and facilitates the attack on cancer cells. It works by antagonizing the growth of blood vessels in the cancer cells and delays the development of cancer cells. It inhibits growth and multiplication of tumor cells.

It is used to treat:

  • Multiple myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Mantle cell lymphoma
  • Follicular lymphoma
SIDE EFFECTS OF LENANGIO 25MG CAPSULE

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • Tiredness
  • Neutropenia
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Muscle cramps
  • Anemia
  • Fever
  • Back pain
  • Nausea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Breathlessness
  • Tremor
  • Rash
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Thyroid problems
  • Dehydration
  • Skin problems.
  • Low levels of magnesium or phosphate in the blood
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Liver injury
  • Impaired balance, difficulty moving
  • Deafness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Nerve pain, unpleasant abnormal sensation, especially to touch
  • Excess of iron in the body
  • Thirst
  • Confusion
  • Toothache
  • Fall which may result in injury
DOSAGE OF LENANGIO 25MG CAPSULE
  • Lenangio 25mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits.
  • Do not miss the dose of Lenangio 25 mg Capsule. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember if less than 12 hours has elapsed since missing a dose.
  • If more than 12 hours has elapsed, skip the missed dose, but take the next dose at the normal time on the following day. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one..
  • Do not take more than the recommended dose of Lenangio 25 mg Capsule. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
Ques 1: Can I take Lenangio 25mg Capsule empty stomach?

Ans :Lenangio 25mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. Always take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, cut or chew the capsules. Swallow it whole with water. You should take Lenangio 25mg Capsule at about the same time on the scheduled days.

Ques 2: Can Lenangio 25mg Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis?

Ans :Yes, Lenangio 25mg Capsule is given to dialysis patients after the dialysis is done. However, the doctor may adjust the dose if needed in patients undergoing.

Ques 3: What are the side effects of Lenangio 25mg Capsule?

Ans :Lenangio 25mg Capsule may cause side effects which include diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness, dizziness, change in ability to taste, and pain or burning of the tongue, mouth, or throat. The medicine may also cause decreased sense of touch, burning or tingling in the hands or feet, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, depression, and joint, muscle, bone, or back pain. You may also experience sweating, dry skin, abnormal hair growth in women, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, decrease in sexual desire or ability or painful, frequent, or urgent urination. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.

Ques 4: What are the serious side effects of Lenangio 25mg Capsule?

Ans :The serious side effects of Lenangio 25mg Capsule include difficult breathing or swallowing, hoarseness or swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Some of the serious side effects may also include seizures, rash, skin pain, fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or blistering, peeling, or shedding skin. It may also cause swollen glands in the neck, muscle cramps, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark colored urine, tiredness, or bloody, cloudy, or painful urination and increased or decreased urination. Call your doctor immediately if you get any of these side effects.

Ques 5: Can Lenangio 25mg Capsule cause cancer?

Ans :People with multiple myeloma (a form of cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell) who receive melphalan (chemotherapy) and a blood stem cell transplant with the addition of Lenangio 25mg Capsule have a higher risk of developing new cancers. These types of cancers may include certain blood cancers (acute myelogenous leukemia or AML) and a type of lymphoma called Hodgkin lymphoma. Talk to your doctor about your risk of developing new cancers if you are taking Lenangio 25mg Capsule.

Ques 6: Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Lenangio 25mg Capsule?

Ans :Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test before treatment and every week for the first 8 weeks of treatment. You may need to continue taking the blood tests at least every month after treatment with Lenangio 25mg Capsule ends. Frequent blood tests are important as Lenangio 25mg Capsule may decrease the blood cells that help fight infection (white blood cells) and help the blood to clot (platelets)..

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