List_of_thalidomide_side_effects

List of thalidomide side effects

List of thalidomide side effects

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Adverse effects by frequency:[1][2]

Note that teratogenicity is not discussed here as it is not considered a side effect. For information regarding birth defects, see thalidomide.

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Vomiting
  • Dry mouth
  • Toxic skin eruption
  • Dry skin
  • Rash
  • Urticaria (hives)
  • Pyrexia (fever)
  • Asthenia
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Heart failure
  • Depression
  • Pneumonia

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

  • Shortness of breath
  • Tremor

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

  • Increased appetite
  • Bradycardia (low heart rate)
  • Tachycardia (high heart rate)
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Malaise
  • Deep vein thrombosis

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

† Peripheral neuropathy may be irreversible and usually results from chronic (usually a matter of months) exposure to thalidomide.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "US Label: Thalomid (thalidomide) capsule [Celgene Corporation]". DailyMed. Celgene Corporation. November 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  2. [2]
    "UK Label: Thalidomide Celgene 50 mg Hard Capsules". electronic Medicines Compendium. Celgene Ltd. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
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