Thailogem 100mg Capsule
Class of medication: immunomodulatory agents.
Active ingredient: Thalidomide.
Indications:
- Adjunct to Dexamethasone for treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
- Treatment of moderate to severe leprosy.
- Prevention of recurrence of skin lesions in leprosy.
Common side effects:
- Sleepiness.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Rashes.
- Pain.
- Tiredness.
- Constipation.
- Nausea.
- Impotence.
- Loss of appetite.
- Fever.
- Depression.
- Anxiety.
- Confusion.
- Mood swings.
- Weight changes.
- Indigestion.
- Vomiting.
- Dry mouth.
- Muscle cramps.
- Blurred vision.
- Chest infection.
- Lung disease.
- Ear problems.
- Kidney damage.
Serious side effects:
- Nerve damage.
- Decreased blood pressure.
- Low WBC count.
- Slow heartbeat.
- Serious allergic reactions.
- Tumor lysis syndrome.
- Sudden pain in the chest or difficulty breathing.
- Pain and swelling of legs.
- Bleeding or bruising without injury.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: unsafe to consume during pregnancy as it causes birth defects and the death of the fetus.
- Breast feeding: unsafe to consume as it passes through breast milk.
- Lungs: inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment.
- Liver: inform your physician if you have any liver disease before starting the treatment.
- Alcohol: not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Thailogem 100mg capsule.
- Driving: avoid driving or doing things that require concentration if you experience any side effects.
Interaction with other drugs: inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment.
Storage: do not store above 30°C. Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children. Do not freeze the medicine. Always check the expiry date before consuming it.
How to consume: take the Thailogem 100mg capsule as your physician advises. Take medicine at a fixed time. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
FAQs:
- Can children use Thailogem 100mg capsule? No, Thailogem 100mg capsule is not recommended for usage in children and young people under 18.
- Can I drink alcohol while taking Thailogem 100mg capsule? Drinking alcohol while taking Thailogem 100mg capsule may cause sleepiness. Hence alcohol should be avoided with this medication.
- What is the best time to take Thailogem 100mg capsule? It is best to take Thailogem 100mg capsule once a day at bedtime.
- What happens if I miss my Thailogem 100mg capsule dose? Take the recommended dose if you miss a Thailogem 100mg capsule dose by less than 12 hours. If you miss this dose by more than 12 hours, skip the missing dose and start your next dose at the regular time.
- What are the side effects of Thailogem 100mg capsule? The most common side effects are listed above.
- Is it safe to become a father to a child while taking Thailogem 100mg capsule? It is not safe to become a father while taking Thailogem 100mg capsule because this medication passes into the semen, which leads to severe birth defects in the unborn baby.
- Can I donate my blood while taking Thailogem 100mg capsule? No, you should not donate blood while taking Thailogem 100mg capsule during treatment and four weeks after discontinuation of this medication.