LENmid 10 Capsule

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Last updated on 08 Apr 2026 | 12:10 PM (IST)

LENmid 10 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines that affect how your immune system works. It is used in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome.

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General Information

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Lenalidomide (10mg)

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Cipla Ltd

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Product introduction

LENmid 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.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness, nausea, rash, and dizziness amongst others. 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 an infection such as a 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 LENmid Capsule

Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome

Benefits of LENmid Capsule

Treatment of Myelodysplastic syndrome
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) are a group of rare blood disorders characterized by abnormal development of blood cells in the bone marrow. In MDS, the bone marrow fails to produce enough healthy and fully matured blood cells, leading to low blood cell counts, which can result in anemia, infections, and bleeding problems.

LENmid 10 Capsule is used to treat certain types of MDS, specifically those associated with a specific part of the chromosomes in the blood cells. It works by helping the immune system make more healthy blood cells in the bone marrow. LENmid 10 Capsule helps improve the production of red blood cells, reducing the need for frequent blood transfusions and making them feel better. It is important to check-up and monitor regularly to make sure it is safe and effective.

Side effects of LENmid 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

Common side effects of LENmid

Headache
Nausea
Rash
Breathlessness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Joint pain
Itching
Diarrhea
Low blood platelets
Peripheral edema
Cough
Back pain
Upper respiratory tract infection
Decreased appetite
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use LENmid Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. LENmid 10 Capsule may be taken with or without food.

How LENmid Capsule works

LENmid 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.

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Quick tips

You may be monitored with regular blood tests before and during the treatment as lenalidomide may cause a fall in the white blood cells and platelets, required to fight infection, Hemoglobin and blood clotting.
Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury and avoid contact with people who have colds or infections.
It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective while going out.
It may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while taking medication.
It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years.
You should use proper contraceptive methods at least 4 weeks before, during and until 4 weeks after stopping treatment.
Woman of childbearing potential will be required to undergo pregnancy tests before and after the treatment.
You should inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking LENmid 10 Capsule before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may be at risk of developing acute myelogenous leukemia, fatal liver problems, severe skin reactions, and fatal heart problems during treatment with LENmid 10 Capsule. You should discuss in advance the benefits and risks of taking this medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

LENmid 10 Capsule is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LENmid 10 Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

LENmid 10 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
You may feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, have vertigo or blurred vision after taking LENmid 10 Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

LENmid 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of LENmid 10 Capsule in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking LENmid with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Dienogest (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Atorvastatin (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness during the simultaneous use of these medicines.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take LENmid 10 Capsule empty stomach?

LENmid 10 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 LENmid 10 Capsule at about the same time on the scheduled days.

Can LENmid 10 Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis?

Yes, LENmid 10 Capsule is given to dialysis patients after the dialysis is done. However, the doctor may adjust the dose if needed in patients undergoing.

What are the side effects of LENmid 10 Capsule?

LENmid 10 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.

Can LENmid 10 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 LENmid 10 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 LENmid 10 Capsule.

Do I need to get any blood tests done while on LENmid 10 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 LENmid 10 Capsule ends. Frequent blood tests are important as LENmid 10 Capsule may decrease the blood cells that help fight infection (white blood cells) and help the blood to clot (platelets).

Do I need to use birth control methods while using LENmid 10 Capsule?

Women who can become pregnant must use two acceptable forms of birth control for 4 weeks before they begin taking LENmid 10 Capsule. Continue using contraceptives during your treatment, including the times when your doctor tells you to temporarily stop taking LENmid 10 Capsule, and for 4 weeks after your final dose. In men, LENmid 10 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 LENmid 10 Capsule, during any breaks in your treatment, and for 4 weeks after your final dose.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Isoindolones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Thalidomide & Its Immunomodulatory Derivatives (IMiDs)

Related lab tests

Bone Marrow Smear Microscopy Examination

Complete Blood Count

References

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LENmid 10 Capsule

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of LENmid Capsule

Benefits of LENmid Capsule

Side effects of LENmid Capsule

How to use LENmid Capsule

How LENmid Capsule works

All substitutes for LENmid 10 Capsule

Lenalid 10 Capsule

Lenangio 10 Capsule

Lenalid 10 Capsule

Lenome 10 Capsule

Braunamide 10mg Capsule

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Dienogest (Oral Route)

Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) (Oral Route)

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Injection Route)

Atorvastatin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can I take LENmid 10 Capsule empty stomach?

Can LENmid 10 Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis?

What are the side effects of LENmid 10 Capsule?

Can LENmid 10 Capsule cause cancer?

Do I need to get any blood tests done while on LENmid 10 Capsule?

Do I need to use birth control methods while using LENmid 10 Capsule?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Bone Marrow Smear Microscopy Examination

Complete Blood Count

References

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