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Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LENALIDOMIDE-25MG

Uses:

Multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma.

Medicinal Benefits:

Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's 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. Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's is used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.

FAQs

Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's 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.

Do not stop taking Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's on your own. You are advised to take Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's.

No, it is not safe to father a child while taking Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's. Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's can pass into human semen. During sexual activity with females of reproductive potential, always use effective contraception such as latex or synthetic condom while taking Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's and for at least 4weeks after discontinuing Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's, even if you have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's must not donate semen whilst taking Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's and for 4weeks after discontinuing Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's.

Patients taking Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's must not donate blood during the treatment with Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's and for 1month after discontinuation of Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's as the donated blood might be given to pregnant women whose foetus should not be exposed to Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's since it causes severe birth defects.

People with multiple myeloma taking Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's may have an increased risk for blood clots in veins, arteries, and lungs. The risk is even higher if you are taking dexamethasone with Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's for treating multiple myeloma. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and swelling in the legs or arm.

Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's might cause neutropenia (low white blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets). Blood count should be checked regularly during treatment with Lenozest 25 Capsule 30's.