LYNIDE 25MG (10'S CAP)

Introduction:

Lynide 25mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines known as Immunomodulatory agents. It contains the active ingredient Lenalidomide. It is indicated to treat adults with Multiple Myeloma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Follicular Lymphoma. Multiple Myeloma refers to the cancerous progression of Plasma Cells that are predominant in the bone marrow. These cells gather in the bone marrow and split uncontrollably. This type of cancer cannot be cured; however, the symptoms can be alleviated. Myelodysplastic Syndrome is a group of various blood and bone marrow diseases, where the blood cells become abnormal and do not function properly. Mantle cell lymphoma is a less common type of cancer that affects the lymph nodes. Follicular lymphoma is a slow-growing cancer that affects the B cells.

The common side effects that are likely to be associated with Lynide 25mg Capsule are Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Muscle Cramps, Tiredness, Fever, Cough, Headache, Tiredness, Back Pain, Breathlessness, Rashes, Thyroid and Skin Problems.

Inform your doctor if any of these side effects disturb or persist in you. Inform your doctor if you have allergic reactions to Lynide 25mg Capsule and its ingredients. Before taking treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you ever had blood clots, heart attack or if you smoke or have high blood pressure and cholesterol level. Inform your physician if you have viral infections like hepatitis B infection, varicella zoster, HIV. Before and during treatment with this medication your healthcare provider will take regular blood test because it may cause fall in blood cells. It is not recommended for children below 18.

Instructions:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer. Swallow the capsule whole with water. This capsule shall be consumed with or without food. Avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking them. 

• Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
• Mantle Cell Lymphoma
• Follicular Lymphoma

Safety Advice 

Pregnancy

• Lynide 25mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it might be harmful to an unborn child. Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. 

Breast Feeding

• Lynide 25mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding as it is not known if this medication passes into breast milk and harms your baby.

Lungs

• Inform your physician before taking Lynide 25mg Capsule if you have any lung conditions. 

Liver

• Inform your physician before starting treatment with Lynide 25mg Capsule if you have severe liver problems including liver failure. Your physician will do blood tests to monitor your liver function. 

Alcohol

• It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol while taking Lynide 25mg Capsule. Consult your doctor for advice. 

Driving

• Do not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, or have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Lynide 25mg of Capsule.

Word of Advice
Male patients are advised to use effective contraception (condom) during treatment with Lynide 25mg Capsule and for 7 days at the end of the treatment even though if they have undergone a vasectomy. They should not donate sperm because this medication is present in the semen. It is advised not to donate blood during therapy and for at least 7 days after treatment.

Side Effects:

Serious:

• Severe allergic reactions
• High risk of secondary cancer
• Liver toxicity
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty speaking
• Faster heartbeat
• Chest pain or leg pain
• Swelling in the ankles
• Dizziness
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Blood clot formation

Common:

• Tiredness
• Neutropenia
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Muscle cramps
• Anaemia
• Fever
• Back pain
• Nausea
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Breathlessness
• Tremor
• Rash
• Cough
• Headache
• Thyroid problems
• Dehydration
• Skin problems