Despite its history, thalidomide has proved effective in treating some diseases. Consider the benefits and risks of thalidomide to help you decide whether this drug may be right for you.
In the 1950s and the early 1960s, thalidomide was used to treat morning sickness during pregnancy. But it was found to cause severe birth defects.
Now, decades later, thalidomide is being used to treat a skin condition and cancer. It's being investigated as a treatment for many other disorders.
Thalidomide proves useful for skin lesions and multiple myeloma
Research into potential uses for thalidomide has determined that thalidomide may be an effective treatment for several conditions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved thalidomide (Thalomid) for treating:
Skin lesions caused by leprosy (erythema nodosum leprosum)
Multiple myeloma
Areas of thalidomide research
Researchers continue to investigate thalidomide for use in treating a variety of diseases and conditions. Though more study is needed, thalidomide has shown promise in treating:
Inflammatory diseases that affect the skin, such as cutaneous lupus and Behcet's disease
HIV-related mouth and throat ulcers, as well as HIV-related weight loss and body wasting
Cancer, including blood and bone marrow cancers, such as leukemia and myelofibrosis, as well as cancers found elsewhere in the body
Thalidomide: Research advances in cancer and other conditions - Mayo Clinic
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Useful for skin lesions?? It caused skin lesions! or more accurately the absence of skin....and bone! I would never, in a million years, want this stuff anywhere near me or anyone I love!
In the 1950s and the early 1960s, thalidomide was used to treat morning sickness during pregnancy. But it was found to cause severe birth defects.
Now, decades later, thalidomide is being used to treat a skin condition and cancer. It's being investigated as a treatment for many other disorders.
Thalidomide proves useful for skin lesions and multiple myeloma
Research into potential uses for thalidomide has determined that thalidomide may be an effective treatment for several conditions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved thalidomide (Thalomid) for treating:
Skin lesions caused by leprosy (erythema nodosum leprosum)
Multiple myeloma
Areas of thalidomide research
Researchers continue to investigate thalidomide for use in treating a variety of diseases and conditions. Though more study is needed, thalidomide has shown promise in treating:
Inflammatory diseases that affect the skin, such as cutaneous lupus and Behcet's disease
HIV-related mouth and throat ulcers, as well as HIV-related weight loss and body wasting
Cancer, including blood and bone marrow cancers, such as leukemia and myelofibrosis, as well as cancers found elsewhere in the body
Thalidomide: Research advances in cancer and other conditions - Mayo Clinic
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Useful for skin lesions?? It caused skin lesions! or more accurately the absence of skin....and bone! I would never, in a million years, want this stuff anywhere near me or anyone I love!