Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's is used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.
Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's contains ‘lenalidomide’, which works by helping the body’s immune system and directly attacks cancer. It stops the development of cancer cells, stops the blood vessels growing in cancer, and stimulates the part of the immune system to attack the cancer cells. Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells.
You are advised to take Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as fatigue, constipation, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, nausea, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, shortness of breath, and weakness. Talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.
Avoid taking Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's may cause dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Men and women taking Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's must use effective contraception. Inform your doctor regarding your health condition and medications before taking Lenid 10 mg Capsule 10's to rule out any interactions.