Adlinod 25 mg(Lenalidomide Capsules)

Product Description

Product name : Adlinod 25 mg

Generic Name : Lenalidomide Capsules

Manufacturer : Adley

Uses

Lenalidomide isused to treat certain cancers (multiple myeloma, mantle celllymphoma-MCL). It works by slowing or stopping the growthof cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia inpatients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplasticsyndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the needfor blood transfusions.

Lenalidomide is notrecommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chroniclymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk ofserious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this typeof cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of usingthis medication.

How to use LenalidomideCapsule

Readthe Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before youstart taking lenalidomideand each time you get a refill. If you have anyquestions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medicationby mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usuallyonce daily. Swallow this medication whole with water. For treatment of certainconditions (multiple myeloma, MCL), you may be instructed to take thismedication in cycles (once daily for 21 days, then stopping the medication for7 days). 

Side Effects

See also Warningsection.

Diarrhea, stomach/abdominalpain, nausea/vomiting, loss ofappetite, constipation, dizziness, dry skin, dry mouth,or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or getworse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Precautions

See also Warningsection.

Beforetaking lenalidomide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you areallergic to it; or to thalidomide; or if you have anyother allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such aslactose), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to yourpharmacist for more details.

Interactions

Druginteractions may change how your medications work or increaseyour risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain allpossible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use(including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share itwith your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosageof any medicines without your doctor's approval.