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Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

THALIDOMIDE-100MG

Uses:

Multiple myeloma, Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL)

Medicinal Benefits:

Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's belongs to the group of medicines called immunomodulatory agents used to treat multiple myeloma. Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's works by helping the body’s immune system and directly attacks cancer. It stops the development of cancer cells, stops the blood vessels growing in cancer, and stimulates the part of the immune system to attack the cancer cells. Thereby, Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's helps treat multiple myeloma. Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's is also used to treat and prevent skin symptoms of erythema nodosum leprosum and as maintenance therapy for prevention and suppression of erythema nodosum leprosum recurrence.

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Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's stops the development of cancer cells, stops the blood vessels growing in cancer, and stimulates the part of the immune system to attack the cancer cells. Thereby, Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's helps treat multiple myeloma.

Do not stop taking Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's on your own. You are advised to take Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's.

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

No, it is not safe to father a child while taking Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's. Thalidomide is present in the semen of male patients taking Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's; it could cause severe birth defects or death of the unborn baby. During sexual activity with females of reproductive potential, always use effective contraception such as latex or synthetic condom while taking Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's and for at least 4weeks after discontinuing Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's, even if you have undergone a successful vasectomy. Male patients taking Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's must not donate semen.

Patients taking Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's must not donate blood during the treatment with Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's and for 4weeks after discontinuation of Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's as the donated blood might be given to pregnant women whose foetus should not be exposed to thalidomide since it causes severe birth defects or death of the unborn baby.

People with multiple myeloma taking Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's may have an increased risk for blood clots in veins, arteries, and lungs. The risk is higher if you take dexamethasone with Thailogem 100 Capsule 10's for treating multiple myeloma. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and swelling in the legs or arm.