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Lenasted 10 Capsule 10.0 capsules in 1 bottle

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Lenasted 10 Capsule is a product of Halsted Pharma Private Limited
Composition: Lenalidomide (10mg)

Pack of 10 capsule

₹ 1359.38

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All Details About Lenasted 10 Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lenasted 10 Capsule

Description:

Lenasted 10 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines that affect how your immune system works. It is used in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome.

Lenasted 10 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. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness, nausea, rash, and dizziness amongst others. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Hence, take caution while performing the activity that might increase your chances of bleeding or avoid contact with people suffering from an infection such as a cold. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells while on treatment.

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.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lenasted 10 Capsule may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Lenasted

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Pantingness
  • Dizziness
  • Chubbyigue
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Joint pain
  • Itching
  • Diarrhea
  • Low blood platelets
  • Peripheral edema
  • Cough
  • Posterior pain
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Decreased appetite
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lenasted 10 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Lenasted 10 Capsule is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lenasted 10 Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lenasted 10 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
You may feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Lenasted 10 Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lenasted 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Lenasted 10 Capsule in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Can I take Lenasted 10 Capsule empty stomach?

Lenasted 10 Capsule may be taken with or without food. Forever take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, cut or chew the capsules. Swallow it whole with water. You should take Lenasted 10 Capsule at about the same time on the scheduled days.

Can Lenasted 10 Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis?

Affirmative, Lenasted 10 Capsule is given to dialysis patients after the dialysis is done. However, the doctor may adjust the dose if needed in patients undergoing.

What are the side effects of Lenasted 10 Capsule?

Lenasted 10 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.

Can Lenasted 10 Capsule cause cancer?

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 Lenasted 10 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. Communicate to your doctor about your risk of developing new cancers if you are taking Lenasted 10 Capsule.

Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Lenasted 10 Capsule?

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 Lenasted 10 Capsule ends. Frequent blood tests are important as Lenasted 10 Capsule may decrease the blood cells that help fight infection (white blood cells) and help the blood to clot (platelets).

Do I need to use birth control methods while using Lenasted 10 Capsule?

Women who can become pregnant must use two acceptable forms of birth control for 4 weeks before they begin taking Lenasted 10 Capsule. Continue using contraceptives during your treatment, including the times when your doctor tells you to temporarily stop taking Lenasted 10 Capsule, and for 4 weeks after your final dose. In men, Lenasted 10 Capsule may pass into the semen while they are on treatment. Therefore, men must always use a latex condom every time they have sexual contact, even if they have had a vasectomy (surgery that prevents a man from causing a pregnancy). Employ the contraceptive while you are taking Lenasted 10 Capsule, during any breaks in your treatment, and for 4 weeks after your final dose.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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