Relidomide 25 Capsule is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines that affect how your immune system works. Relidomide 25 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. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, weakness, nausea, rash, and dizziness. 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.

• Weakness
• Nausea
• Rash
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Edema (swelling)
• Loss of appetite
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Decreased calcium level in blood
• Weight gain
• Muscle weakness
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Anxiety
• Blood clots
• Dry skin
• Weight loss
• Confusion
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Neuropathy
• Constipation
• Tremors

If you miss a dose of Relidomide 25 Capsule, 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.

Chemical Class::Phthalimide and Piperidone Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class::Thalidomide & its Immunomodulatory derivatives (IMiDs)

• Q. Q. Can I take Relidomide 25 Capsule empty stomach??
  Ans: Relidomide 25 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 Relidomide 25 Capsule at about the same time on the scheduled days.
• Q. Q. Can Relidomide 25 Capsule be given to patients who are on dialysis??
  Ans: Yes, Relidomide 25 Capsule is given to dialysis patients after the dialysis is done. However, the doctor may adjust the dose if needed in patients undergoing.
• Q. Q. What are the side effects of Relidomide 25 Capsule??
  Ans: Relidomide 25 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.
• Q. Q. What are the serious side effects of Relidomide 25 Capsule??
  Ans: The serious side effects of Relidomide 25 Capsule include difficult breathing or swallowing, hoarseness or swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Some of the serious side effects may also include seizures, rash, skin pain, fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or blistering, peeling, or shedding skin. It may also cause swollen glands in the neck, muscle cramps, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark colored urine, tiredness, or bloody, cloudy, or painful urination and increased or decreased urination. Call your doctor immediately if you get any of these side effects.
• Q. Q. Can Relidomide 25 Capsule cause cancer??
  Ans: 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 Relidomide 25 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 Relidomide 25 Capsule.
• Q. Q. Do I need to get any blood tests done while on Relidomide 25 Capsule??
  Ans: 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 Relidomide 25 Capsule ends. Frequent blood tests are important as Relidomide 25 Capsule may decrease the blood cells that help fight infection (white blood cells) and help the blood to clot (platelets).
• Q. Q. Do I need to use birth control methods while using Relidomide 25 Capsule??
  Ans: Women who can become pregnant must use two acceptable forms of birth control for 4 weeks before they begin taking Relidomide 25 Capsule. Continue using contraceptives during your treatment, including the times when your doctor tells you to temporarily stop taking Relidomide 25 Capsule, and for 4 weeks after your final dose. In men, Relidomide 25 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 Relidomide 25 Capsule, during any breaks in your treatment, and for 4 weeks after your final dose.

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