Lenangio Cap

Product Description

NTRODUCTION

Lenangio 10 Capsule is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which affect how your immune system works.

Lenangio 10 Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness, nausea, rash, and dizziness. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Hence, take caution while performing the activity that might increase your chances of bleeding or avoid contact with people suffering from infection such as cold. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells while on treatment.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.

USES OF LENANGIO CAPSULE

• Multiple myeloma
• Lepra reaction

SIDE EFFECTS OF LENANGIO CAPSULE

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

HOW TO USE LENANGIO CAPSULE

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lenangio 10 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW LENANGIO CAPSULE WORKS

Lenangio 10 Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by enhancing the immune system that indirectly attacks the cancer cells. It prevents the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor. It also restricts the production of chemical messengers (cytokine and growth factor) which are responsible for the growth of cancer cells. This is how it works against cancer.

SAFETY ADVICE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lenangio 10 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE

Lenangio 10 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.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lenangio 10 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

UNSAFE

Lenangio 10 Capsule may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking Lenangio 10 Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION

Lenangio 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lenangio 10 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION

Lenangio 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lenangio 10 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.