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Thaloma, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. Other than this, Thaloma has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Thaloma. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Thaloma can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Thaloma go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Thaloma is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Thaloma's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Thaloma related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Bleeding must refrain from the use of Thaloma since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Thaloma contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Thaloma have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Thaloma, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Thaloma is used to treat the following -
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 Thaloma safe for pregnant women?
Thaloma shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Thaloma safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Thaloma in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Thaloma is unavailable.
What is the effect of Thaloma on the Kidneys?
Thaloma rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Thaloma on the Liver?
Thaloma may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Thaloma on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Thaloma. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Thaloma 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 Thaloma unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thaloma habit forming or addictive?
Thaloma is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Thaloma you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Thaloma should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Thaloma in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Thaloma
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Thaloma, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thaloma
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Thaloma and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
