Lunamide 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. It slows down the progression of the disease and provide relief from pain, swelling and redness.

Lunamide 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time of each day to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor. Avoid consumption of alcohol when taking this medicine as it could harm your liver.

Lunamide 10mg Tablet may cause few side effects such as headache, nausea, diarrhea, mood changes, increased liver enzymes and respiratory tract infection. It is important to get your blood tests done every 4 weeks to make sure the medicine is not harming your liver or blood counts. You should not take this medicine if you are pregnant, plant to become pregnant, or breastfeeding as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

Uses of Lunamide Tablet

Side effects of Lunamide Tablet

Common

Nausea
Headache
Dyspepsia
Rash
Diarrhea
Increased liver enzymes
Respiratory tract infection

How to use Lunamide Tablet

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

How Lunamide Tablet works

Lunamide 10mg Tablet blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain autoimmune diseases. It suppresses the underlying disease process, rather than simply treating the disease.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lunamide 10mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Lunamide 10mg Tablet 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.

Breastfeeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

Lunamide 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

UNSAFE

Lunamide 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lunamide Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lunamide 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Lunamide 10mg Tablet to control the symptoms and slow down the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.
It will take 6-8 weeks for Lunamide 10mg Tablet to work. Hence, keep taking the medicine.
Get blood tests done every 4 weeks. This is to make sure that Lunamide 10mg Tablet is not harming your liver or blood counts.
Avoid alcohol when taking Lunamide 10mg Tablet as it could harm your liver.
Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Lunamide 10mg Tablet.
Lunamide 10mg Tablet may increase the risk of infection. Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illnesses.
Tell your doctor if you experience nausea or diarrhea.

Interaction with Drugs

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

Azathioprine

Brand(s): Thioprinz, Lazorin, Azarid

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Calcium

Brand(s): Ical, Pee Cee, Lowphos

LIFE-THREATENING

Chloroquine

Brand(s): Chlorotek, Larbin, Antima

LIFE-THREATENING

Chromium

Brand(s): Zucrom

LIFE-THREATENING

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Patient Concerns

Rheumatoid arthritis diseases attackRheumatoid arthritis diseases tablet for this

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Bone & Joint Specialist

please consult rheumatologist for the same

I have stop tablet for last six months for Rhematology , but today had a serious pain in left hand , what is tablets now ?

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Bone & Joint Specialist

u are not supposed to stop treatment all of a sudden if u are taking it for rheumatoid arthritis u can take tab etoshine 90 mg sosbetter get a follow up down its ur docotor

Hello, I've been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis since last 15 years. I've gotten bone deformities already in my limb and partly my wrists. I've been suggested to go for Intacept 25 mg injections, but also cautioned about its side effects. kindly suggest me if I should go on with the injection or stick to current medication, which has proved to be futile.

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Bone & Joint Specialist

kindy consult a rhemuatologist they deal with it better

My mother has problem of rheumatoid arthritis since 2 years i want to ask can homeopathy cure dis problem if it can be treated than how many time it takes to cure and what treatment should be taken

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir this problem can surely be treated with homeopathy but as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly. The duration of treatment in different cases.

Patient affect by rheumatoid arthritis since3 year.she takes 2 year allopathy then now ayurvedha. She is eating ayurvedic medicine with wysolone10mg .some people told wysolone is dangerous and first year its normal then last two years it become serious.First year it look to be normal but last two years the pain increase gradually and now its serious and she can't able to walk

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Skin Specialist

Kindly consult to any good Ayuvedic Panchkarma center. Panchkarma therapy will give you some result .

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FAQs

Q. Can Lunamide cause weight loss?

Yes, Lunamide may cause weight loss as a common side effect. However, weight loss due to this medicine is usually insignificant. The reason for this reduction in weight could be due to accompanying loss of appetite. Consult your doctor if your weight loss is significant.

Q. When should patients notify their doctor?

The doctor should be informed if one has lung problems like cough, shortness of breath or if one observes symptoms of infection like fever, weakens, and flu-like symptoms. Along with that, if a person experiences allergic reactions like hives rashes and liver problems like yellowing of skin, loss of appetite then it should be consulted with the doctor. One should also inform the doctor if there is a decrease in blood cell count causing easy bruising and recurrent infections. In addition to that, the doctor should be informed if one becomes pregnant during the course of treatment.

Q. Can I plan pregnancy after stopping Lunamide?

Lunamide takes fairly long time to get flushed out of your system. Hence, you should not plan pregnancy for at least 2 years after stopping Lunamide. This extensive time duration may be reduced to a few weeks by taking certain medicines which can help speed up the removal of Lunamide from your body.

Q. How long does it take to see improvement after starting Lunamide?

Lunamide may take about 4 weeks or longer to show improvement in the condition. It may even take 4-6 months to show full benefits. Hence, the medicine should not be stopped if there is no significant improvement. For any further query consult your doctor who will analyze the condition.

Q. Can Lunamide cause cancer?

Lunamide may increase your chances of cancer especially of lymph system, but this is very rare. The reason could be decreased strength of the immune system caused by Lunamide. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding it.

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Manufacturer/Marketer Address

Vasu's Pharma House, #3-6-516/4, 5th Floor, St, No.6, Himayath Nagar, Hyderabad - 500 029

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