Thalidomide
Information about Thalidomide
Thalidomide Uses
Thalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction.
How Thalidomide works
Thalidomide modulates the activity of body's immune system and helps indirectly attacking the cancer cells. It also stops the growth of blood vessels in cancer.
Common side effects of Thalidomide
Nausea, Rash, Breathlessness, Dizziness, Edema (swelling), Decreased calcium level in blood, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Anxiety, Confusion, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Constipation, Tremors, Sensory neuropathy, Change in body weight, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Thromboembolism, Muscle pain, Anaphylactic reaction, Headache, Sleepiness, Decreased potassium level in blood
Available Medicine for Thalidomide
ThalixFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹332 to ₹6622 variant(s)
ThycadCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹325 to ₹5962 variant(s)
ThaliteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹6621 variant(s)
RedemideIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹327 to ₹5822 variant(s)
ThalodaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹291 to ₹6392 variant(s)
OncothalCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹6511 variant(s)
ThaldoKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹6391 variant(s)
ThailogemAdmac Pharma Ltd
₹326 to ₹6502 variant(s)
ThelobenzAdmac Formulations
₹75 to ₹1822 variant(s)
NudorixZee Laboratories
₹32701 variant(s)
Expert advice for Thalidomide
- Thalidomide should be taken on an empty stomach, try to take it at same time every day.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Do not donate blood during or after 7 days of the treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.