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Lenmid is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule, Tablet. Multiple Myeloma are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Lenmid have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Lenmid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lenmid are Weakness, Sleepiness, Edema. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lenmid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lenmid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Lenmid's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lenmid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lenmid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lenmid contraindications section.
Besides this, Lenmid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lenmid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lenmid 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 Lenmid safe for pregnant women?
Lenmid can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Lenmid safe during breastfeeding?
Lenmid may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lenmid on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Lenmid. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Lenmid on the Liver?
Lenmid can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Lenmid on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Lenmid. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Lenmid 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 Lenmid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lenmid habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lenmid.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lenmid you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lenmid only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lenmid is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lenmid
Taking Lenmid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lenmid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lenmid with alcohol will be.
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)