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Giolen 10mg Capsule

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Innova Formulations Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Lenalidomide (10mg)

Overview Giolen 10mg Capsule

Imuran 10mg capsules modulate the immune system's activity. They're prescribed for multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. Imuran 10mg capsules may be taken with or without food, but consistent daily timing optimizes efficacy. Dosage and frequency are determined by your physician, based on your condition and may be adjusted. Strictly adhere to your doctor's instructions; improper usage or overdose can lead to serious adverse effects. Therapeutic benefits may take weeks or months to manifest; discontinue only under medical guidance. Common side effects include headache, fatigue, nausea, skin rash, and vertigo, among others. This medication can lower blood cell counts (red and white blood cells), increasing infection and bleeding risks. Avoid activities that may cause bleeding and minimize contact with individuals experiencing infections. Regular blood tests to monitor blood cell levels are crucial. Inform your healthcare provider about all medications you are taking, as interactions are possible. This medication is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Reliable contraception is essential for both partners throughout treatment to prevent conception. Maintain adequate hydration by drinking plenty of fluids while on this medication.

Primary Ingredients of Giolen 10mg Capsule

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Uses of Giolen 10mg Capsule

Managing multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes

Major Benefits of Giolen 10mg Capsule:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Giolen 10mg Capsules can be ingested with or without food; however, consistent timing is recommended.

Common Side effects of Giolen 10mg Capsule:

  • 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 Giolen 10mg Capsule:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for Giolen 10mg Capsules. These capsules can be ingested with or without food, though consistent timing is recommended.

How Giolen 10mg Capsule works:

Giolen 10mg capsules are an anti-neoplastic agent. Their mechanism of action involves immunostimulation, indirectly targeting cancerous cells. The drug inhibits angiogenesis, preventing tumor vascularization, and also suppresses the synthesis of cytokines and growth factors, key regulators of cancer cell proliferation. This dual mechanism underlies its anticancer effects.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcohol consumption alongside Giolen 10mg Capsules lacks established safety data. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyUNSAFE

Use of Giolen 10mg Capsules is strongly contraindicated during pregnancy. Pregnant women should consult their physician, as research in both animals and pregnant humans indicates substantial risks to fetal development.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Giolen 10mg Capsules while breastfeeding is likely inadvisable. Scant human evidence indicates potential transfer to breast milk, posing a possible risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking Giolen 10mg Capsules may induce side effects, such as dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, vertigo, or blurred vision, potentially impairing driving ability.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with kidney impairment should use Giolen 10mg Capsules cautiously; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with hepatic impairment should use Giolen 10mg Capsules cautiously; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Giolen 10mg Capsule :

Should you forget a Giolen 10mg Capsule dose, take it immediately if you remember. If your next dose is imminent, however, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen. Never take a double dose.

Facts to Know About Giolen 10mg Capsule

LabelValue
Chemical Classification Phthalimide and Piperidone-based Compounds
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Cancer Medications
Actions Thalidomide and its immunomodulatory derivatives (IMiDs)

FAQs on Giolen 10mg Capsule

Take Giolen 10mg capsules with or without food, as directed by your doctor. Swallow the capsules whole with water; do not crush, cut, or chew them. Take them at approximately the same time each day.
Giolen 10mg Capsules are administered to dialysis patients post-dialysis; dosage adjustments may be made by the physician as clinically indicated.
Giolen 10mg Capsules may cause side effects such as digestive issues (diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, appetite or weight loss), general weakness and dizziness, altered taste (including mouth or throat pain/burning), and sensory changes (decreased touch, burning/tingling in extremities). Sleep disturbances, depression, and musculoskeletal pain (joints, muscles, bones, back) are also possible. Other potential side effects include sweating, dry skin, abnormal hair growth (women), tremors, changes in sexual function, and urinary problems (pain, frequency, urgency). Report any persistent or severe side effects to your doctor.
Patients with multiple myeloma undergoing melphalan-based chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation, along with Giolen 10mg Capsule, face an increased risk of secondary cancers, including blood cancers like acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and Hodgkin lymphoma. Discuss this potential risk with your doctor if you are using Giolen 10mg Capsule.
Before and throughout your Giolen 10mg Capsule treatment, regular blood tests are necessary. Your doctor will order a test before treatment begins, weekly for the first eight weeks, and at least monthly thereafter. This is crucial because Giolen 10mg Capsule can reduce white blood cells (which fight infection) and platelets (which aid blood clotting).
Women of childbearing age must use two effective birth control methods for four weeks before, during, and four weeks after Giolen 10mg Capsule treatment, including any treatment interruptions. Men taking Giolen 10mg Capsule must consistently use condoms during sexual intercourse, regardless of vasectomy status, due to the drug's potential presence in semen. This applies throughout treatment, any breaks, and for four weeks post-treatment.
Giolen 10mg Capsule
7,776
MRP 9,000
13% off