Myelomide Benefits & Uses

Myelomide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Multiple Myeloma

Other Benefits

Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Myelomide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Repeat cycle in every 28 days
Geriatric	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Repeat cycle in every 28 days

Myelomide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Myelomide is used -

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Rash

Common

Weakness
Sleepiness
Edema
Loss of appetite
Decreased Calcium Level
Fatigue
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Tremor
Neuropathy
Peripheral Edema

Myelomide Related Warnings

Is the use of Myelomide safe for pregnant women?

Myelomide can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Myelomide safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Myelomide may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Myelomide should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Myelomide on the Kidneys?

Myelomide can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Myelomide on the Liver?

Myelomide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Myelomide on the Heart?

Myelomide may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Myelomide with Other Drugs

Myelomide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Epoetin Alfa

Myelomide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Myelomide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Bleeding
Neutropenia
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Myelomide

Is this Myelomide habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Myelomide is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Myelomide, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Myelomide can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Myelomide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Myelomide for mental disorders.

No

Myelomide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Myelomide

Taking Myelomide with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Myelomide

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Myelomide with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 753-755

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Revlimid (lenalidomide)

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