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    • THALOMID

    • QTY 28
    • 100 MG
    • Capsule
    • Near  77381

THALIDOMIDE (tha LI doe mide) treats multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells. It may also be used to prevent and treat skin conditions caused by leprosy. It works by slowing down an overactive immune system. This decreases inflammation.


THALOMID Lifestyle Interactions

  • Thalidomide 100mg, Oral capsule

    Interaction: Cannabis
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of your medication may be altered if used with cannabis. Call emergency services right away if you experience slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, or trouble staying awake.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use while taking CNS depressants due to the risk for additive CNS depression and potential for other cognitive adverse reactions.
  • Thalidomide 100mg, Oral capsule

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication can cause serious side effects, such as central nervous system (CNS) depression, and can increase the risk of falling. Call emergency services right away if you experience symptoms of CNS depression: slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake.
    Notes for Professionals: Avoid the concomitant use of thalidomide with alcohol due to the potential for additive sedative effects. Additionally, using thalidomide and alcohol together may potentiate the adverse effect of peripheral neuropathy.

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