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Total Thalidomide reports: 140.Thalidomide FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 39 Reported hospitalizations: 77.
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Reported Thalidomide Side Effects: pneumonia, disease progression, pulmonary embolism, osteonecrosis, asthenia, condition aggravated, hypotension, deep vein thrombosis, dizziness, fall, bradycardia.
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Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5318446-6Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pseudomembranous colitis, thrombocytopenia. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5318513-7
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 19, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, dizziness, fall, hyperhidrosis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5319946-5
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atelectasis, cardiopulmonary failure, performance status decreased. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VELCADE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/30/2007.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5324212-8
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis, basophil percentage increased, eosinophil percentage increased, haematocrit decreased, haematocrit increased, haemoglobin decreased, haemoglobin increased, lymphocyte percentage decreased, mean cell haemoglobin decreased. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, IMIDAPRIL, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN, LACTULOSE, DULCOLAX, MELOXICAM. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5326880-3
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported THALIDOMIDE problem on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, dizziness, fall, hyperhidrosis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100 MG, 2 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5327390-X
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bacterial sepsis, disseminated intravascular coagulation. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 400 MG, QHS, ORAL. Patient died on 04/02/2007.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5339895-6
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental exposure. THALIDOMIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5341401-7
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on May 21, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 0.13 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atelectasis, cardiopulmonary failure, condition aggravated, performance status decreased. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VELCADE, PREDNISONE. Patient died on 03/30/2007.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5346625-0
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported THALIDOMIDE problem on May 22, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchial carcinoma, deep vein thrombosis, metastatic neoplasm, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, renal failure acute. THALIDOMIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, CARBOPLATIN, ENOXAPARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5357212-2
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on May 31, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with leukaemia plasmacytic and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood immunoglobulin a increased, condition aggravated, disease progression, polyneuropathy, pulmonary hypertension. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VELCADE, VINCRISTINE, BENDAMUSTIN, DEXAMETHASONE, ADRIAMYCIN PFS, LYRICA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5363148-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on June 18, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, disease progression, dysphonia, dyspnoea, musculoskeletal stiffness, pulmonary function test decreased, vital capacity decreased. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 400MG/DAY DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5368409-X
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 214.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100MG QHS PO. During the same period patient was treated with TEMODAR, XELODA, ARIXTRA, OXYCONTIN, LORTAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5049416-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on July 11, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 192.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, oedema peripheral, pneumonia. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 150 MG EVERY DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5053566-5
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on June 20, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: compression fracture, paraparesis, spinal cord disorder. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RIBAVIRIN, BISPHOSPHONATES, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, CYTOXANE. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5055822-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on July 18, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 197.5 lb, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, pyrexia and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, pyrexia, urine output decreased. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100 MG ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with GENTAMICIN. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5058324-3
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on July 10, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oral surgery, osteomyelitis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, ZOMETA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5060594-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on July 21, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 127.0 lb, was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, fall, hip fracture, pyrexia. THALIDOMIDE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5060646-7
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia of malignant disease, bone disorder, deep vein thrombosis, dental prosthesis placement, enanthema, gingival recession, local swelling, oral pain, osteonecrosis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100 MG, DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with VELCADE, MELPHALAN, REVLIMID, DEXAMETHASONE, PREDNISONE, ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5065116-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on July 27, 2006. Female patient, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest x-ray abnormal, malignant neoplasm progression, non-small cell lung cancer, pneumonia. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 300 MG Q DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5070133-8
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 18, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, epistaxis, leukaemia plasmacytic, thrombocytopenia. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/06/2006.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5070138-7
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported THALIDOMIDE problem on July 18, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: plasmacytoma. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5071562-9
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG PO DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5103147-X
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Aug 29, 2006. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with germ cell cancer and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient died.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5110863-2
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Health Professional from AUSTRALIA on Sept 14, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, atelectasis, blood pressure decreased, cardiac amyloidosis, cardio-respiratory arrest, cardiomegaly, clostridium difficile colitis, condition aggravated, confusional state. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/16/2005.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5113453-0
Physician from POLAND reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Sept 14, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, dehydration, diabetic hyperglycaemic coma, renal failure. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, OXYCARDIL, ZOCOR, KETONAL, CIPROFLOXACIN, PYRIDOXINE, FLUCONAZOLE, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5113454-2
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Sept 14, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, amyloidosis, aspiration, atelectasis, blood bicarbonate decreased, blood chloride increased, blood pressure decreased, cardiac amyloidosis, cardio-respiratory arrest. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/16/2005.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5113762-5
Physician from RUSSIAN FEDERATION reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Sept 14, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, dehydration, diverticular perforation, diverticulitis, multi-organ failure, peritonitis, septic shock. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, PYRIDOXINE, LACTULOSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/15/2005.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5113763-7
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from POLAND on Sept 14, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, blood potassium increased, blood sodium increased, diabetic hyperglycaemic coma, renal failure. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, OXYCARDIL, ZOCOR, KETONAL, CIPROFLOXACIN, PYRIDOXINE, FLUCONAZOLE, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5113901-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Sept 18, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 112.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, fall, head injury, osteonecrosis, spinal fracture, spondylolisthesis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, DILAUDID, MS CONTIN, XANAX, SYNTHROID, PLAQEUNIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5115426-0
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on June 24, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, metabolic acidosis, pneumonia, respiratory failure. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 400 MG, 8 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient died on 06/24/2006.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5115702-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Sept 26, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, rash, swelling. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG /DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX, COUMADIN. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5116867-8
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with plasmacytoma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cor pulmonale, pulmonary embolism. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 350 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/01/2006.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5116874-5
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Sept 14, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apnoeic attack, arrhythmia, bradycardia, cardiovascular disorder, cyanosis, glasgow coma scale abnormal, hypotension, hypoxia. THALIDOMIDE dosage: INCREASED GRADUALLY FROM 100 MG TO 400 MG/DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RILUTEK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/04/2006.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5125276-7
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 22, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukoencephalopathy, neuropathy, neuropathy peripheral, optic neuritis retrobulbar. THALIDOMIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, BACTRIM, LAMIVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5127925-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Oct 13, 2006. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 207.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, dizziness, pulmonary embolism. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200MG PO QHS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5130561-9
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancytopenia. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100 MG QHS PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEVAQUIN, NEUPOGEN, ARANESP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5130836-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperkalaemia, renal impairment. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5143850-9
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 02, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, neuropathy and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, asthenia, confusional state, dizziness, echolalia, tremor. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG PO QHS. During the same period patient was treated with LYRICA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5151210-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Nov 14, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200MG QHS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5152508-1
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 02, 2006. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: plasmacytoma. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RECORMON, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5153919-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Oct 05, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess drainage, osteonecrosis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5154564-3
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Health Professional from POLAND on Oct 30, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ulcerative keratitis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5157815-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Nov 20, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neuropathy. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 50 MG EVERY OTHER DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with COREG, DECADRON, DIGOXIN, FOSAMAX, LASIX, IMDUR, LIPITOR, NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5157918-4
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 22, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neurological symptom, pulmonary embolism. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 400 MG/DAY CURRENT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5158066-X
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Nov 06, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with plasmacytoma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis, condition aggravated, hypertension, renal failure, renal impairment. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, 4 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with IBANDRONIC ACID, LAXATIVE, ALLOPURINOL, NITRAZEPAM, SULPIRIDE, MIRTAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5159257-4
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 08, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with amyloidosis and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amyloidosis, brain natriuretic peptide increased, disease progression. THALIDOMIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, MELPHALAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5163805-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Nov 29, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism, rash maculo-papular. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 100 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5166778-7
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 16, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with malignant histiocytosis and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast neoplasm. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5165466-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported THALIDOMIDE problem on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess drainage, bone disorder, fistula, gingival infection, gingivitis, lymphadenopathy, oral soft tissue disorder, osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 200 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, ZOMETA. Patient recovered.
Thalidomide Side Effects Report #5168262-3
THALIDOMIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 22, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with cutaneous lupus erythematosus and was treated with THALIDOMIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash erythematous, skin lesion. THALIDOMIDE dosage: 50 MG, 1 IN 1 D, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, ISOTRETINOIN. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Thalidomide
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a699032.html
(tha li' doe mide)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking thalidomide, stop taking thalidomide and call your doctor immediately. Thalidomide can kill the fetus or cause severe birth defects.Before starting treatment, women of childbearing age should have a pregnancy test. Your doctor will not give you a prescription for thalidomide until a negative pregnancy test has been obtained. Your doctor will order pregnancy tests often during your treatment; it is important that you keep these appointments. Women of childbearing age who are taking thalidomide should not have sexual intercourse or should use two forms of birth control for at least 1 month before beginning thalidomide therapy, during thalidomide therapy, and for 1 month after stopping thalidomide therapy. If your period is irregular, late, or you miss a period during treatment with thalidomide, call your doctor immediately.If you are a sexually active male, you will need to use barrier contraception, such as condoms, while taking thalidomide. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Thalidomide is used to treat and prevent skin conditions caused by erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL).
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Thalidomide comes as a capsule to take by mouth. Thalidomide is usually taken once a day at bedtime, but at least 1 hour after the evening meal. Take thalidomide with a glass of water. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take thalidomide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
Thalidomide is also used sometimes to treat Kaposi's sarcoma, primary brain malignancies, chronic graft versus host disease, Behcet's disease, aphthous ulcers, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), adult Langerhans cell histiocytosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Jessner's lymphocytic infiltration of the skin. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking thalidomide,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to thalidomide or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, including amprenavir (Agenerase), barbiturates, carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Tegretol), chlorpromazine (Ormazine, Thorazine), griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Grisactin, others), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), phenytoin (Dilantin), reserpine (Serpalan, Serpasil, others), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase), and vitamins. If you are using oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy while taking thalidomide, you should be aware of medications that may affect the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Ask your pharmacist for more information.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or neutropenia.
- you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how thalidomide will affect you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and sun lamps and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Thalidomide may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
- be aware that you should not give blood or donate sperm during treatment with thalidomide.
- thalidomide may cause dizziness and decreases in blood pressure that could result in falls. After lying down, you should sit upright for a few minutes before standing up.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Thalidomide may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- slow heartbeats
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- numbness, tingling, pain, or a burning sensation in the hands or feet
- fever
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order laboratory tests to monitor your response to thalidomide.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. Tell your doctor if your skin condition gets worse or does not go away.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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