Category of Drug | Thalidomide is Immunosuppressives Drug |
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Indications | Thalidomide is used for 1. Multiple myeloma 2. Erythema nodosum leprosum |
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Available dosage forms | CAPSULES |
Dose | |
Contraindications | 1. Hypersensitivity 2. Pregnancy 3. lactation 4. Interactions |
Precautions | 1. During the period of treatment, both males and females should take adequate means of contraception before, during and after the therapy 2. Therapy to be stopped immediately if pregnancy occurs 3. No blood or sperm donation during therapy 4. signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity |
Adverse Effects | 1. Teratogenicity 2. Drowsiness/somnolence 3. Peripheral neuropathy 4. Constipation 5. Dizziness 6. Bradycardia 7. Orthostatic hypotension 8. Hypersensitivity 9. Neutropenia |
Pregnancy Category | X |
