Lenalid 5mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines known as Immunomodulatory agents. It contains the active ingredient Lenalidomide. It is indicated to treat adults with multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and follicular lymphoma. Multiple myeloma refers to the cancerous progression of plasma cells that are predominant in the bone marrow. These cells gather in the bone marrow and split uncontrollably. This type of cancer cannot be cured; however, the symptoms can be alleviated. Myelodysplastic Syndrome is a group of various blood and bone marrow diseases, where the blood cells become abnormal and do not function properly. Mantle cell lymphoma is a less common type of cancer that affects the lymph nodes. Follicular lymphoma is a slow-growing cancer that affects the B cells.

The common side effects that are likely to be associated with Lenalid 5mg Capsule are nausea, diarrhea, constipation, muscle cramps, tiredness, fever, cough, headache, tiredness, back pain, breathlessness, rashes, thyroid, and skin problems. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects disturb or persist in you. 

Inform your doctor if you have allergic reactions to Lenalid 5mg Capsule and its ingredients. Before taking treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you have ever had blood clots or a heart attack or if you smoke or have high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Inform your physician if you have viral infections like hepatitis B infection, varicella zoster, or HIV. Before and during treatment with this medication, your healthcare provider will take regular blood tests because it may cause falls in blood cells. It is not recommended for children below 18.

• Multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome
• Mantle cell lymphoma
• Follicular lymphoma

Lenalidomide in Lenalid 5mg 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.

Swallow the capsule whole with water. This capsule shall be consumed with or without food. Avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking them.

Serious:

Severe allergic reactions

High risk of secondary cancer

Liver toxicity

Blurred vision

Difficulty speaking

Faster heartbeat

Chest pain or leg pain

Swelling in the ankles

Dizziness

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Blood clot formation

Common:

Tiredness

Neutropenia

Constipation

Diarrhea

Muscle cramps

Anaemia

Fever

Back pain

Nausea

Upper respiratory tract infection

Breathlessness

Tremor

Rash

Cough

Headache

Thyroid problems

Dehydration

Skin problems

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medicines, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, or herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Lenalid 5mg Capsule and cause undesirable side effects.

• Store between 15°C to 30°C.
• Keep the capsules away from the sight and reach of children.

Male patients are advised to use effective contraception (a condom) during treatment with Lenalid 5mg Capsule and for 7 days at the end of the treatment even if you have undergone a vasectomy. They should not donate sperm because this medication is present in the semen. It is advised not to donate blood during therapy and for at least 7 days after treatment.