Relidomide
Relidomide Products are primarily used for
Multiple myeloma, Lepra reaction
About Relidomide Products
Uses of Relidomide Products
Lenalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction.
Relidomide Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Relidomide 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 Relidomide are Tumor lysis syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, Tumor flare.
How Relidomide 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 Relidomide Products
Frequently asked questions about Relidomide Products
Frequently asked questions about Lenalidomide
Q. Can I take Relidomide 5 Capsule empty stomach?
Relidomide 5 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 Relidomide 5 Capsule at about the same time on the scheduled days.
Q. Can Relidomide 5 Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis?
Yes, Relidomide 5 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 Relidomide 5 Capsule?
Relidomide 5 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 Relidomide 5 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 Relidomide 5 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 Relidomide 5 Capsule.
Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Relidomide 5 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 Relidomide 5 Capsule ends. Frequent blood tests are important as Relidomide 5 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 Relidomide 5 Capsule?
Women who can become pregnant must use two acceptable forms of birth control for 4 weeks before they begin taking Relidomide 5 Capsule. Continue using contraceptives during your treatment, including the times when your doctor tells you to temporarily stop taking Relidomide 5 Capsule, and for 4 weeks after your final dose. In men, Relidomide 5 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 Relidomide 5 Capsule, during any breaks in your treatment, and for 4 weeks after your final dose.
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₹4000
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