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Thycad is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. Thycad also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Thycad is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Thycad can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Thycad go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Thycad is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Thycad's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Bleeding must refrain from the use of Thycad since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Thycad are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Thycad may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Thycad is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Thycad is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Thycad safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Thycad. If you are pregnant, do not take Thycad without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Thycad safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Thycad for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Thycad on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Thycad on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Thycad on the Liver?
Thycad has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Thycad on the Heart?
Thycad can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Thycad should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thycad unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thycad habit forming or addictive?
Thycad is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Thycad as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Thycad is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Thycad for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Thycad
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Thycad, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thycad
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Thycad with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Thalomid® (thalidomide)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 786
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1195-1198