Thalide Information

Thalide is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. The alternative uses of Thalide have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Thalide depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Thalide have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Thalide go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Thalide has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Thalide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Thalide is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. The section on Thalide contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Thalide have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Thalide is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Thalide Benefits & Uses
Thalide Dosage & How to Take
Thalide Side Effects
Thalide Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Thalide with Other Drugs
Thalide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Thalide
Thalide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Thalide Benefits & Uses

Thalide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Thalide Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in combination with dexamethasone 40 mg orally on days 1 to 4, 9 to 12, and 17 to 20 days
Geriatric	Disease: Multiple Myeloma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in combination with dexamethasone 40 mg orally on days 1 to 4, 9 to 12, and 17 to 20 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Leprosy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 300 mg, once daily in sever condition, after 2 weeks dose decrease 50 mg once daily

Thalide Related Warnings

Is the use of Thalide safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Thalide. If you are pregnant, do not take Thalide without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Thalide safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Thalide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Thalide will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Thalide on the Kidneys?

Thalide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Thalide on the Liver?

Thalide is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Thalide on the Heart?

Thalide 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Thalide with Other Drugs

Thalide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pentazocine

Amitriptyline

Chlordiazepoxide

Moderate

Atorvastatin

Olmesartan

Thalide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thalide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Epilepsy
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Thalide

Is this Thalide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Thalide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Thalide you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Thalide should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Thalide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Thalide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Thalide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Thalide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Thalide

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Thalide and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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