Ledomed 25mg Capsule: Effective Relief for You

Ledomed 25mg Capsule

Description

• Category: Immunomodulatory agents
• Active ingredient: Lenalidomide

Indications

• Treatment of multiple myeloma
• Treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome
• Treatment of mantle cell lymphoma
• Treatment of follicular lymphoma

Therapeutic effects

• Activates T cells and natural killer cells of the immune system
• Facilitates the attack on cancer cells
• Antagonizes the growth of blood vessels in cancer cells
• Delays the development of cancer cells
• Inhibits growth and multiplication of tumor cells

Dosage and administration

• Swallow the capsule whole with water
• Can be taken with or without food
• Avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking the capsules

Side effects

• Common: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, muscle cramps, tiredness, fever, cough, headache, back pain, breathlessness, rashes, thyroid and skin problems
• 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

Warnings and precautions

• Not recommended for children below 18 years
• Inform your doctor if you have allergic reactions to Ledomed 25mg Capsule and its ingredients
• Before taking treatment, let your physician know if you ever had blood clots, heart attack, smoke, or have high blood pressure and cholesterol level
• Inform your physician if you have viral infections like hepatitis B infection, varicella zoster, HIV
• Regular blood tests are required during treatment

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Unsafe to use during pregnancy
• Probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding

Safety advice

• Do not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Ledomed 25mg Capsule
• Male patients should use effective contraception during treatment and for 7 days after treatment
• Do not donate sperm during treatment
• Do not donate blood during treatment and for 7 days after treatment

FAQs

• Q1: What class of medication is Ledomed 25mg Capsule? A1: Ledomed 25mg Capsule belongs to the class of medication known as immunomodulatory agents.
• Q2: Is it safe to donate blood while taking Ledomed 25mg Capsule? A2: Patients are prohibited from donating blood while receiving treatment and for 7 days after the end of treatment.
• Q3: May I take Ledomed 25mg Capsule on an empty stomach? A3: You can take Ledomed 25mg Capsule with or without food. Take it precisely as your doctor has advised. Do not chew, cut, or crush the capsules.
• Q4: What is the best time to take Ledomed 25mg Capsule? A4: Ledomed 25mg Capsule can be taken at any time of the day but it is best to take it at approximately the same time each day.
• Q5: Does Ledomed 25mg Capsule make you tired? A5: Yes, tiredness (fatigue) is a common side effect of Ledomed 25mg Capsule. Consult with your doctor if any of the side effects disturbs you.

Storage

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

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