Thalidomide
Information about Thalidomide
Thalidomide Uses
Thalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction.
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
₹396 to ₹6852 variant(s)
ThycadCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹273 to ₹5032 variant(s)
ThaliteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹450 to ₹6202 variant(s)
RedemideIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹312 to ₹6202 variant(s)
ThalodaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹322 to ₹6412 variant(s)
OncothalCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹5181 variant(s)
ThalideUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹320 to ₹10003 variant(s)
ThaangioDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹3941 variant(s)
TalimydeShantha Biotech
₹7501 variant(s)
ThalonCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹6761 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.