Thalidomide is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction.
How Thalidomide works
Thalidomide modulates the activity of body’s immune system and helps indirectly attacking the cancer cells. It also stops the growth of blood vessels in cancer.
Common side effects of Thalidomide
Headache, Sleepiness, Nausea, Rash, Breathlessness, Weakness, Dizziness, Edema (swelling), Loss of appetite, Decreased white blood cell count, Decreased calcium level in blood, Weight gain, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Fever, Anxiety, Blood clots, Dry skin, Weight loss, Confusion, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Neuropathy, Constipation, Tremors
