Myelosafe Capsule [Lenalidomide (NA)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Myelosafe Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Myelosafe Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Myelosafe Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Myelosafe Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Myelosafe Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Myelosafe Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Myelosafe Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Myelosafe Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Myelosafe Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Myelosafe Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Myelosafe Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Myelosafe Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 capsules

Chemical Class :: Phthalimide and Piperidone Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class :: Thalidomide & its Immunomodulatory derivatives (IMiDs)

Treatment of Multiple myeloma|Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome

Store below 30?C

Q. Can I take Myelosafe Capsule empty stomach?::: Myelosafe 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 Myelosafe Capsule at about the same time on the scheduled days.| Q. Can Myelosafe Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis?::: Yes, Myelosafe 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 Myelosafe Capsule?::: Myelosafe 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 Myelosafe 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 Myelosafe 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 Myelosafe Capsule.| Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Myelosafe 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 Myelosafe Capsule ends. Frequent blood tests are important as Myelosafe 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 Myelosafe Capsule?::: Women who can become pregnant must use two acceptable forms of birth control for 4 weeks before they begin taking Myelosafe Capsule. Continue using contraceptives during your treatment, including the times when your doctor tells you to temporarily stop taking Myelosafe Capsule, and for 4 weeks after your final dose. In men, Myelosafe 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 Myelosafe Capsule, during any breaks in your treatment, and for 4 weeks after your final dose.