Thaloda 100mg Capsule

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient Thalidomide (100mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassPhthalimides
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassThalidomide & its Immunomodulatory derivatives (IMiDs)
User Rating4.6
User Reviews646
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FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Thaloda Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Thaloda 100mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Thaloda 100mg Capsule Reviews

Thaloda 100mg is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which affect how your immune system works.

Thaloda 100mg should be taken in the exact dose and duration recommended by the doctor. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Before taking Thaloda 100mg inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart disease. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check number of blood cells during your treatment. It may reduce white blood cells thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections.


Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, rash, breathlessness, dizziness, edema (swelling), fatigue, and confusion. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bothers you or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or prevent them. You should not drive or operate machinery as Thaloda 100mg may makes you feel sleepy. Women or men who are undergoing treatment should use effective contraception method and avoid pregnancy till doctor recommends it.

How Thaloda 100mg Capsule Works

Thaloda 100mg 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.

How to Use Thaloda 100mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Thaloda 100mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Thaloda 100mg Capsule

  • In Lepra reaction: Lepra reactions are complicated inflammatory reactions that may occur before, during or after the treatment for leprosy, a serious bacterial skin disease. These reactions increase nerve damage and worsen disability in leprosy patients. Therefore lepra reactions need treatment with medicines such as Thaloda 100mg in order to stimulate the immune system and aid in recovery. This medicine will also prevent further damage due to lepra reactions. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
  • In Multiple myeloma: If you have multiple myeloma, your body is destroying bone faster than it is being replaced. This makes bones weak and painful and more likely to break. Thaloda 100mg may be prescribed along with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. It is an important part of your treatment and increases the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma. This medicine will kill the cancerous cells and prevent their further growth as well as spread to other parts of the body. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective and may be prescribed if you do not have high blood calcium levels.

Uses of Thaloda 100mg Capsule

  • Multiple myeloma
  • Lepra reaction

Thaloda 100mg Capsule Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thaloda 100mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
Thaloda 100mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Thaloda 100mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thaloda 100mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Thaloda 100mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thaloda 100mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  UNSAFE
Thaloda 100mg is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Driving  UNSAFE
Thaloda 100mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may experience side effects, such as dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness or blurred vision with Thaloda 100mg and this may affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

  • Thaloda 100mg should be taken on an empty stomach, try to take it at same time every day.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
  • Do not donate blood during or after 7 days of the treatment with this medicine.
  • Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
  • Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.

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