Lenakast 10
Lenalidomide Capsules 10 mg
Lenakast 10
Composition: Contains Lenalidomide – 10mg
Therapeutic class: Immune-modulator, Antineoplastic
Lenakast: Oncologist’s Choice of Preference
Lenakast is widely accepted and preferred by oncologists worldwide for targeted therapy for various blood cancers.
Aprazer Healthcare: Cost-effective Life-saving Medicines
- • Aprazer Healthcare manufactures the widest range of high-quality anticancer medicines.
- • It is the largest exporter worldwide, supplying affordable medicines to Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and CIS countries.
- • WHO-GMP certified Medicines
- • Cost-effective range without compromising quality
- • Widely available in developing and emerging markets.
What is Lenakast 10 mg?
It is an immune-modulatory drug, used as an anti-neoplastic against various types of blood cancers.
Uses of Lenakast
- • Relapsed /refractory multiple myeloma
- • Relapsed or refractory lymphoma of mantle cell
- • Bone marrow disorders
How does Lenakast work?
It improves the immune system, inhibits the process of formation of new cells, causing cell starvation and cell death.
Common Side Effects
- • Low blood count
- • Weakness
- • Mouth ulcers
- • Skin rashes
- • Clots
- • Loss of appetite
- • GIT troubles – abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation
Serious Side Effects
- • Myelosuppression
- • Severely low blood count
- • GIT perforation and bleeding
- • Thrombosis
- • Liver toxicity – jaundice, yellow skin, eyes
- • Kidney toxicity – electrolyte imbalance, reduced urination
- • Risk of severe infections
Contraindications
- • Not to be used if any previous allergy or hypersensitivity to Cytarabine or any excipients.
- • Breastfeeding mothers
- • Pregnant women
Warnings
To be used under the supervision of a medical practitioner or oncology specialist, having adequate diagnostic and monitoring facilities.
Precautions
To be used cautiously in patients with –
- • Kidney disorders
- • Liver dysfunctions
- • Chronic infections
- • Cardiovascular diseases
- • Weak immunity
- • Blood disorder
Important safety and monitoring information
- • To monitor liver functions carefully- elevated liver enzymes
- • Kidney functions
- • Blood pressure
- • Blood count
- • Cardiac functions
- • Early signs of neuropathy – numbness of hands, feet
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the affordable Lenalidomide tablets?
Lenakast 10
It is manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
What drugs interact with Lenakast 10 (lenalidomide)?
It should be avoided with –
- Anticoagulants
- Blood clotting agents
- Bone marrow suppressants
What signs should be looked immediately while on Lenakast 10 (lenalidomide) therapy?
- Sudden swelling
- Severe pain
- Redness in the arm/leg
- Unusual bleeding
- Allergic reaction
- Severe skin reaction
- sudden chest pain
- Slurred speech
- sudden vision changes
What functions are monitored with Lenakast 10 (lenalidomide) therapy?
- Blood functions
- Kidney functions
- Liver functions
- Thyroid functions
Use contraception while on Lenakast 10 (lenalidomide) therapy? Why?
Even a single dose is harmful for the inborn.
Name the pharmaceutical manufacturer, trusted globally?
Aprazer Healthcare manufactures an anticancer range.
We are the drug exporters.
