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Lenid is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Multiple Myeloma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lenid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Lenid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lenid are Weakness, Sleepiness, Edema. While these are the most often observed Lenid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lenid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Lenid has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lenid related warnings talks about Lenid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lenid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lenid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Lenid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Lenid is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Lenid is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Lenid safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lenid. If you are pregnant, do not take Lenid without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lenid safe during breastfeeding?
Lenid may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lenid on the Kidneys?
Lenid may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lenid on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Lenid. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Lenid on the Heart?
Lenid can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Lenid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lenid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lenid habit forming or addictive?
Lenid does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lenid you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lenid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lenid for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lenid
Taking Lenid with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lenid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lenid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 753-755
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Revlimid (lenalidomide)