THALIMAX

Description

Thalidomide can be compared with the Phoenix that rose from the ashes according to Greek Mythology. A drug that was banned 50 years ago after the infamous 'thalidomide babies' case, emerged as a very effective option many years later for Multiple Myeloma, a haematological malignancy. However, female patients should not be pregnant when the drug is started and effective birth control measures should be practiced during treatment with thalidomide.

Indications:

  • In combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
  • For the acute treatment of the cutaneous manifestations of moderate to severe erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL)
  • As monotherapy for such ENL treatment in the presence of moderate to severe neuritis
  • As maintenance therapy for prevention and suppression of the cutaneous manifestations of ENL recurrence
Generic Name Strength Standard Type Packing Pack Size
Thalidomide 50mg USP Capsules Strips 10s
Thalidomide 100mg USP Capsules Strips 10s