Lenava

Composition for Lenava Products

Lenalidomide

Lenava Products are primarily used for

Multiple myeloma, Lepra reaction

About Lenava Products

Uses of Lenava Products

Lenalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction.

Lenava Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Lenava are Headache, Nausea, Rash, Breathlessness, Dizziness, Fatigue, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Joint pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Diarrhea, Depression, High blood pressure, Low blood platelets, Lymphocytopenia, Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, Peripheral edema, Cough, Back pain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Decreased appetite, Decreased potassium level in blood, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Discomfort when urinating, Palpitations, Leukemia (blood cancer), Decreased level of thyroid hormones, Bruise, Fall, Pneumonia, Increased glucose level in blood, Taste change, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages).

Severe

Side Effects of Lenava are Tumor lysis syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, Tumor flare.

How Lenava Products work

Lenalidomide is an anti-cancer medication. It works by enhancing the immune system that indirectly attacks the cancer cells. It prevents the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor. It also restricts the production of chemical messengers (cytokine and growth factor) which are responsible for the growth of cancer cells. This is how it works against cancer.

Patient Concerns about Lenava Products

Frequently asked questions about Lenava Products

Frequently asked questions about Lenalidomide

Q. Can I take Lenava 10 Capsule empty stomach?
Lenava 10 Capsule may be taken with or without food. Always take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, cut or chew the capsules. Swallow it whole with water. You should take Lenava 10 Capsule at about the same time on the scheduled days.
Q. Can Lenava 10 Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis?
Yes, Lenava 10 Capsule is given to dialysis patients after the dialysis is done. However, the doctor may adjust the dose if needed in patients undergoing.
Q. What are the side effects of Lenava 10 Capsule?
Lenava 10 Capsule may cause side effects which include diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness, dizziness, change in ability to taste, and pain or burning of the tongue, mouth, or throat. The medicine may also cause decreased sense of touch, burning or tingling in the hands or feet, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, depression, and joint, muscle, bone, or back pain. You may also experience sweating, dry skin, abnormal hair growth in women, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, decrease in sexual desire or ability or painful, frequent, or urgent urination. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.
Q. Can Lenava 10 Capsule cause cancer?
People with multiple myeloma (a form of cancer that begins in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell) who receive melphalan (chemotherapy) and a blood stem cell transplant with the addition of Lenava 10 Capsule have a higher risk of developing new cancers. These types of cancers may include certain blood cancers (acute myelogenous leukemia or AML) and a type of lymphoma called Hodgkin lymphoma. Talk to your doctor about your risk of developing new cancers if you are taking Lenava 10 Capsule.
Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Lenava 10 Capsule?
Your doctor will ask you to have a blood test before treatment and every week for the first 8 weeks of treatment. You may need to continue taking the blood tests at least every month after treatment with Lenava 10 Capsule ends. Frequent blood tests are important as Lenava 10 Capsule may decrease the blood cells that help fight infection (white blood cells) and help the blood to clot (platelets).
Q. Do I need to use birth control methods while using Lenava 10 Capsule?
Women who can become pregnant must use two acceptable forms of birth control for 4 weeks before they begin taking Lenava 10 Capsule. Continue using contraceptives during your treatment, including the times when your doctor tells you to temporarily stop taking Lenava 10 Capsule, and for 4 weeks after your final dose. In men, Lenava 10 Capsule may pass into the semen while they are on treatment. Therefore, men must always use a latex condom every time they have sexual contact, even if they have had a vasectomy (surgery that prevents a man from causing a pregnancy). Use the contraceptive while you are taking Lenava 10 Capsule, during any breaks in your treatment, and for 4 weeks after your final dose.
Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 30th Sep 2024.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
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