Introduction( Lenakast Capsules 25 mg)
Lenakast 25 mg is an anti-cancer medication used in the treatment of blood disorders or cancers. Lenakast is supplied in tablet form that contains 5, 10, and 15 milligrams of Lenalidomide. Lenalid is used in the treatment of myeloma(a type of blood cancer) and lepra reaction. Lenalidomide inhibits the growth of blood vessels that supply nutrients to cancer cells.
Lepra reaction
Lepra reactions are inflammatory reactions that occur in leprosy, due to circulatory immune complexes, which may be moved by treatment.
Myeloma
It is a type of blood cancer that develops from the cells in the bone marrow called plasma cells. Bone marrow is a soft tissue that is found in the inner part of large bones. Bone marrow produces different types of blood cells. Myeloma develops when there is a change in the DNA of plasma cells when bone marrow is making new plasma cells. The abnormal plasma cell produces more abnormal cells. These are myeloma cells.
Lenakast 25 mg should be taken with or without food, at a fixed time every day. Before taking medicine, consult your doctor. Dose and duration will be decided by necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. The medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, dizziness, weakness, nausea, tiredness, headache, and joint pain. It may reduce the number of blood cells (red blood cells and white blood cells). Regular blood tests are required to check blood cells while on treatment.
Benefit of Lenakast 25 mg
Use in myeloma
In myeloma, when bone marrow is making new plasma cells. There is a change in the DNA of plasma cells. Due to this change, the production of abnormal plasma cells is called myeloma. This makes bones weak, painful, and easy to break. Lenakast Capsules 25 mg is prescribed along with other cancer treatments known as chemotherapy. It is an important part of treatment. Beneficial for people having myeloma. This medicine will kill the cancerous cells and prevent their growth and spreading. Follow your doctor’s advice carefully and get better results.
Use in lepra
This is an inflammatory reaction that occurs before or after the treatment of leprosy. This reaction increases nerve damage and disability in patients. Lanakast encourages the immune system and helps in recovery. This medicine will prevent further damage due to lepra reactions. Consult your doctor to get benefits.
Side effects of Lanakast 25 mg
Some of the common side effects include
- Decrease in platelet
- Constipation
- Back and muscle ache
- Shortness of breath
- High blood pressure
- Fever
- Rashes
- Diarrhea
- Stomach issues
How to take Lanakast 25 mg?
Always take Lanakast 25 mg as per your doctor’s consultation. Take it with or without food. Dose and duration will decide your doctor. You are not allowed to chew, crush and break the medicine. Take medicine every day at the time prescribed by your doctor. Many other medicines can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using during the treatment.
How does Lanakast 25 mg work?
Lanakast 25 mg works to stop the process of division and multiplication of cancerous cells. It enhances the immune system that indirectly attacks the cancer cells. It supports changing the production of chemicals for the development and survival of cancerous cells. It prevents the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
FAQ’S
Is it safe to use Lanakast while driving?
- No. It affects your body’s ability. It can cause side effects. You may feel vision problems, tiredness, sleepiness, and weakness. It affects your driving ability. Consult your doctor.
Can allergic patients use this medicine?
- If patients experience drug-affected allergic or skin rashes. Consult your doctor. The dosage and frequency should be changed.
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