Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Lenakast-10 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.
 
Lenakast-10 Capsule 30'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. Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells.
 
You are advised to take Lenakast-10 Capsule 30'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 Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's may cause dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Men and women taking Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's must use effective contraception. Inform your doctor regarding your health condition and medications before taking Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's to rule out any interactions.

Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Lenakast-10 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. Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Lenakast-10 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.

Do not take Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have/had blood clots, heart attack, neuropathy, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, infections/signs of infections, viral infection, HIV, hepatitis B, epilepsy, liver or kidney problems. Do not take Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's if you are pregnant, as it might cause severe birth defects or the death of the unborn baby. Avoid taking Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's if you are breastfeeding as it is not unknown if it passes into breastmilk. Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's may cause dizziness, sleepiness and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's is not recommended for use in children. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Let your doctor know regarding your health condition and medications you are taking, including over the counter and herbal products.

• Do not take Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's if you are pregnant as it might cause severe birth defects or death of the unborn baby.
• Male patients taking Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's must not donate semen and should use effective contraception during sexual activity even though they have undergone vasectomy.
• You must not donate blood while taking Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's and for 4weeks after discontinuing Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's.
• Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's might increase the risk of blood clots. Inform your doctor if you notice any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling of the arm or leg.
• Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's might cause abnormal/increase in liver test results, inform the person doing the test that you are taking Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's.
• Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's might increase/decrease your blood sugar levels. Regularly monitor blood glucose levels while taking Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's. Consult your doctor if you are diabetic.
• Inform your doctor if you have any kidney dysfunction as Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's might cause kidney problems.
• Regular blood tests are advised before and during treatment with Lenakast-10 Capsule 30's.