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
₹354 to ₹7062 variant(s)
ThycadCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹346 to ₹6362 variant(s)
ThaliteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹7061 variant(s)
RedemideIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹348 to ₹6202 variant(s)
ThalodaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹311 to ₹6812 variant(s)
OncothalCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹6941 variant(s)
NudorixZee Laboratories
₹34881 variant(s)
ThelobenzAdmac Formulations
₹81 to ₹1952 variant(s)
LivamideAusmed Healthcare
₹1821 variant(s)
ThalibuzzJasgur Life Sciences
₹6851 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.