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Lenanamo 25mg Tablet

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Salt Composition : Lenalidomide

Manufacturer : SHIVNAAM TRADELINK LLP

Origin of Medicine : India

MRP: 9290
Price : 2599
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Introduction to Lenanamo 25mg Tablet

Lenanamo 25mg Tablet 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 Lenanamo 25mg Tablet 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 Lenanamo 25mg Tablet 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.


Uses of Lenanamo 25mg Tablet

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

Therapeutic Effects of Lenanamo 25mg Tablet

Lenanamo 25mg Tablet 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.


Interaction of Lenanamo 25mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.


More Information about Lenanamo 25mg Tablet

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

How to consume Lenanamo 25mg Tablet

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


Safety Advices for Lenanamo 25mg Tablet

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Pregnancy

  

Lenanamo 25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it might be harmful to an unborn child. Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

  

Lenanamo 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding as it is not known if this medication passes into breast milk and harms your baby.

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Lungs

  

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have severe lung problems. 

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Liver

  

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have severe liver problems, including liver failure. Your physician will do blood tests to monitor your liver function.

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Alcohol

  

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol while taking Lenanamo 25mg Tablet. Consult your doctor for advice.

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Driving

  

Do not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, or have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Lenanamo 25mg Tablet.


Side Effects of Lenanamo 25mg Tablet

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

Word of Advice

Male patients are advised to use effective contraception (condom) during treatment with Lenanamo 25mg Tablet and for 7 days at the end of the treatment even if they have undergone 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.


FAQs

Q 1. Is it safe to donate blood while taking Lenanamo 25mg Tablet?

When taking Lenanamo 25mg Tablet, patients are prohibited from donating blood while receiving treatment and for seven days after the end of treatment because donated blood may be given to pregnant mothers, which may cause serious birth abnormalities.

Q 2. May I take Lenanamo 25mg Tablet on an empty stomach?

You can take Lenanamo 25mg Tablet with or without food. Take it precisely as your doctor has advised. Ever chew, cut, or crush the capsules.

Q 3. What is the best time to take Lenanamo 25mg Tablet?

Lenanamo 25mg Tablet can be taken at any time of the day, but it is best to take it at approximately the same time each day.

Q 4. Does Lenanamo 25mg Tablet make you tired?

Yes, Tiredness (fatigue) is a common side effect of Lenanamo 25mg Tablet. Consult with your doctor if any of the side effects disturb you.


Fact Box of Lenanamo 25mg Tablet

Molecule name: Lenalidomide

 

Therapeutic class: Immunomodulatory agents

Pharmacological class: Antineoplastics

Indications:

1. Multiple myeloma

2. Myelodysplastic syndrome

3. Mantle cell and follicular lymphoma.


References

  1. H.G. Watson, J.I.O. Craig, L.M. Manson, Blood disease, Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd Edition, 2014, 989-1056.
  2. Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Nov 2020] [Accessed on 23 Nov 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.10046.pdf
  3. Celgene Corporation, US Food & Drug Administration, [Revised on Jun 2013] [Accessed on 23 Nov 2022], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/021880s034lbl.pdf

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