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Generic Name : Lenalidomide
Pronunciation : LEN a LID o mide
Trade Name(s):
India- Lenangio, Lenid, Mydolen. International- Revlimid. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women, and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : The recommended starting dose is 25 mg once daily orally with water on days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, any allergy. Side Effects : Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets. General - Fatigue, fever, swelling in the extremities, chest pain and tiredness. Gastrointestinal - Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dry mouth. Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps, back pain and bone pain. Central Nervous system - Dizziness, tremor, difficulty in swallowing and nerve disease. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, inflammation of pharynx, lungs. Infection - Upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, urinary tract infection and inflammation of sinus. Skin - Rash, increased sweating, dry skin and itching. Metabolic - Loss of appetite, decrease in calcium/potassium, dehydration and decreased weight. Eye - Blurred vision. Heart - High or low blood pressure. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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