Review the side-effects of Thalidomide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, confusion, difficulty in breathing and rash.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, accidental injury, weakness, back pain, chills, swelling in the face, fever, headache, uneasiness and infection.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, flatulence, liver function abnormalities, nausea and tooth pain.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Metabolic - Swelling in the extremities, increased cholesterol and elevated liver enzyme.
Central Nervous System - Agitation, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, nerve disease, tingling, drowsiness, tremor and unsteadiness.
Respiratory - Inflammation of pharynx/sinus and runny nose.
Skin - Pimples, skin inflammation, nail disorder, itching and increased sweating.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine and impotence.
Thalomid
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, confusion, difficulty in breathing and rash.
Body as a Whole - Abdominal pain, accidental injury, weakness, back pain, chills, swelling in the face, fever, headache, uneasiness and infection.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, flatulence, liver function abnormalities, nausea and tooth pain.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Metabolic - Swelling in the extremities, increased cholesterol and elevated liver enzyme.
Central Nervous System - Agitation, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, nerve disease, tingling, drowsiness, tremor and unsteadiness.
Respiratory - Inflammation of pharynx/sinus and runny nose.
Skin - Pimples, skin inflammation, nail disorder, itching and increased sweating.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine and impotence.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Thalidomide
Thalidomide(Thalomid) generic is an immunomodulatory agent, prescribed for multiple myeloma, and erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL). It works on the immune system to decrease certain substances that cause skin inflammation.Trade Names for Thalidomide
India :
Thalimax 500 mg |
Thalimax 100 mg |
Thalon |
Thaloda |
Thycad |
Thalix (50 mg) |
Tolimid |
Thaloda (100mg) |
Oncothal |
Tolimid (100 mg) |
Thalix (100 mg) |
Thaangio |
Talimyde |
Oncothal |
Thalide |
Thalide |
Thalide |
Thaloda |
Thaloda |
Thycad
International :
Thalomid
