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Evermide 25mg Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

LENALIDOMIDE-25MG

Uses:

Treatment of Multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma.

Medicinal Benefits:

Evermide 25mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents. Evermide 25mg Capsule is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. Evermide 25mg Capsule works by helping the body’s immune system and directly attacks cancer. It stops the development of cancer cells, stops the blood vessels growing in cancer, and stimulates the part of the immune system to attack the cancer cells. Evermide 25mg Capsule kills the abnormal cells in the bone marrow and helps the bone marrow to produce normal blood cells. Evermide 25mg Capsule is used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.

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Evermide 25mg Capsule is used to treat multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. It is also used to treat a type of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) known as deletion 5q MDS, where part of chromosome 5 is missing.

Evermide 25mg Capsule works by helping the body’s immune system and directly attacks cancer. It stops the development of cancer cells, stops the blood vessels growing in cancer, and stimulates the part of the immune system to attack the cancer cells.

Do not stop taking Evermide 25mg Capsule on your own. You are advised to take Evermide 25mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Evermide 25mg Capsule.

No, it is not safe to father a child while taking Evermide 25mg Capsule. Evermide 25mg Capsule can pass into human semen. During sexual activity with females of reproductive potential, always use effective contraception such as latex or synthetic condom while taking Evermide 25mg Capsule and for at least 4weeks after discontinuing Evermide 25mg Capsule, even if you have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking Evermide 25mg Capsule must not donate semen whilst taking Evermide 25mg Capsule and for 4weeks after discontinuing Evermide 25mg Capsule.

Patients taking Evermide 25mg Capsule must not donate blood during the treatment with Evermide 25mg Capsule and for 1month after discontinuation of Evermide 25mg Capsule as the donated blood might be given to pregnant women whose foetus should not be exposed to Evermide 25mg Capsule since it causes severe birth defects.

People with multiple myeloma taking Evermide 25mg Capsule may have an increased risk for blood clots in veins, arteries, and lungs. The risk is even higher if you are taking dexamethasone with Evermide 25mg Capsule for treating multiple myeloma. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and swelling in the legs or arm.

Evermide 25mg Capsule might cause neutropenia (low white blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets). Blood count should be checked regularly during treatment with Evermide 25mg Capsule.

You should take Evermide 25mg Capsule at the same time every day. You can take the capsules with or without food.

Dose adjustment may be necessary. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

Some people treated with Evermide 25mg Capsule may rarely get other cancers. Consult your doctor for more details.

Yes, you will need to get regular blood tests while taking Evermide 25mg Capsule. Your doctor may suggest taking tests before and during treatment.

Yes, even women with fertility difficulties must take birth control while taking this medication. You must also take a negative pregnancy test 10 to 14 days before treatment and again 24 hours before. You will be tested for pregnancy every 2 to 4 weeks while on Evermide 25mg Capsule.

Evermide 25mg Capsule contains Lenalidomide as an active ingredient.

Common side effects of Evermide 25mg Capsule may include fatigue, constipation, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, nausea, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, shortness of breath, and weakness. Talk with your doctor if you persistently experience any of these side effects.

Evermide 25mg Capsule should not be taken during pregnancy as it causes severe birth defects or death to an unborn baby. Use highly effective contraception if you are a woman of childbearing age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Evermide 25mg Capsule as it is unknown if Evermide 25mg Capsule passes into breastmilk.