Thycad 100mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Thycad 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which affect how your immune system works.
Thycad 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of many different blood and bone marrow diseases including some cancers.
Thycad 100mg Capsule is used in the treatment of many different blood and bone marrow diseases including some cancers.
Uses of Thycad Capsule
- Multiple myeloma
- Lepra reaction
Benefits of Thycad Capsule
In Multiple myeloma
If you have multiple myeloma, your body is destroying bone faster than it is being replaced. This makes bones weak and painful and more likely to break. Thycad 100mg Capsule may be prescribed along with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. It is an important part of your treatment and increases the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma. This medicine will kill the cancerous cells and prevent their further growth as well as spread to other parts of the body. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective and may be prescribed if you do not have high blood calcium levels.
In Lepra reaction
Lepra reactions are complicated inflammatory reactions that may occur before, during or after the treatment for leprosy, a serious bacterial skin disease. These reactions increase nerve damage and worsen disability in leprosy patients. Therefore lepra reactions need treatment with medicines such as Thycad 100mg Capsule in order to stimulate the immune system and aid in recovery. This medicine will also prevent further damage due to lepra reactions. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Thycad Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Thycad
- 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
How to use Thycad Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Thycad 100mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Thycad 100mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Thycad 100mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thycad 100mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Thycad 100mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may experience side effects, such as dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness or blurred vision with Thycad 100mg Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.
You may experience side effects, such as dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness or blurred vision with Thycad 100mg Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Thycad 100mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thycad 100mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Thycad 100mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thycad 100mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Thycad 100mg Capsule 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phthalimides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Thalidomide & its Immunomodulatory derivatives (IMiDs)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Thycad 100mg Capsule
Once A Day
58%
Twice A Day
21%
Thrice A Day
19%
Thrice A week
2%
What are you using Thycad Capsule for?
Lepra reactio*
100%
*Lepra reaction
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
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Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
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