Thalitero 100mg Capsule 10'S

Auto Immune Disease (210)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Thalidomide 100 mg

Manufacturer

Hetero Healthcare Limited

Variant

10 Capsule(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT THALITERO 100MG CAPSULETHALITERO 100MG CAPSULE contains Thalidomide which belongs to the group of medicines called Immunomodulating Agents. It is used in combination with other medicines (melphalan and prednisone) for the management of a type of cancer called multiple myeloma in patients aged over 65 years and have not been prescribed with any other medicine and in patients above 65 years of age who cannot tolerate high doses of chemotherapy. Multiple Myeloma is a certain type of cancer which affects a specific white blood cell called plasma cell. It is also indicated in management of skin symptoms associated with severe Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL). ENL is a complication of leprosy which presents on the skin as tender bumps. Before starting the management with THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE, your doctor might want you to take some diagnostic tests to understand your existing condition. Before taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have or had liver, heart or kidney disease, diabetes, frequent infections, hepatitis B, numbness, pain and tingling in hands or feet, severe skin rash, seizures, thyroid problems, blood clots, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, healing wounds and had surgery in in the previous 7 days. THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult with your doctor before taking it. It should be used with caution in men as it passes through the semen. Men must not donate semen while getting managed with THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE and should use effective contraception. THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE should not be taken by children under 12 years of age due to lack of safety and effectiveness. The most common

Uses

OF THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE Manage multiple myeloma (in combination with other medicines) Manage skin symptoms associated with severe erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL)

How It Works

THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE effectively helps in the management of multiple myeloma by helping the body’s immune system and inhibiting the production of a certain type of protein (Interleukin-6) which is responsible for the growth of cancer cells. THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE also stops the development of blood vessels in the cancer cells and stimulates the immune system to kill the cancer cells.

Directions for Use

Take THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE as advised by your doctor. Take this medicine after having food, swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, disease condition and body weight.

Side Effects

taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE are constipation, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea, stomach pain and dry mouth. Ask for your doctor’s advice if any of these worsen or doesn’t improve. USES OF THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE Manage multiple myeloma (in combination with other medicines) Manage skin symptoms associated with severe erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) HOW THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE WORKSTHALITERO 100MG CAPSULE effectively helps in the management of multiple myeloma by helping the body’s immune system and inhibiting the production of a certain type of protein (Interleukin-6) which is responsible for the growth of cancer cells. THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE also stops the development of blood vessels in the cancer cells and stimulates the immune system to kill the cancer cells. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE as advised by your doctor. Take this medicine after having food, swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, disease condition and body weight. SIDE EFFECTS OF THALITERO 100MG CAPSULECOMMON constipation indigestion nausea, vomiting stomach pain, dry mouth rash, dry skin fainting, tiredness dizziness, sleepiness shaking (tremor) headache, blurred vision difficulty in co-ordinating movements loss of balance swelling of the hands and feet feeling generally unwell weakness, feeling cold depression, mood changes, anxiety, confusion low blood pressure (spinning feeling in your head, making it difficult to stand up and move normally) slow heart rate muscle cramps decreased sexual drive abnormal periods RAREStop taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) (blurred, loss of or double vision, weakness in an arm or a leg, difficulty speaking, changes in walking or problems with balance, decreased sensation or loss of sensation, persistent numbness, memory loss or confusion) extremely intense and serious skin reactions appearing as rashes with or without blisters. Skin irritation, sores or swelling in the mouth, throat, eyes, nose and around the genitals, oedema, flu-like symptoms and fever allergic reactions which may include localised or generalised pruritic rash, angioedema and anaphylactic reaction and appear as hives, rashes, swelling of eyes, mouth or face, difficulty of breathing or itching peripheral neuropathy (tingling, numbness, abnormal coordination or pain in hands and feet) signs of pulmonary embolism, blood clot in lungs (sudden pain in chest or difficulty in breathing) signs of blood clots in veins of the legs (pain or swelling in legs, especially in lower leg or calves) signs of heart attack (chest pain spreading to the arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach, sweating, breathless, nausea, vomiting) signs of stroke (temporary difficulty in seeing or speaking) signs of infections (fever, sore throat, chills, cough, mouth ulcers) bleeding or bruising without any injury

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTHALITERO 100MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may increase the chances of serious birth defects in the baby such as shortened arms or legs, eye or ear defects, improperly formed hands or feet and problems with internal organs. Your doctor might ask you take pregnancy tests regularly while getting managed with THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE and even after the management stops. Consult your doctor before taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE. BREASTFEEDINGTHALITERO 100MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known if it passes through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy, tired, sleepy or blurring of vision after taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE. ALCOHOLAvoid the consumption of alcohol while taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE as it can make you sleepier. KIDNEYTHALITERO 100MG CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE. LIVERTHALITERO 100MG CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with liver problems and hepatitis B virus infection. Consult your doctor before taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE. ALLERGYDo not take THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE if you are allergic to Thalidomide or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASETHALITERO 100MG CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with heart diseases such as history of heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE. OTHERSBefore taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you: have or had a blood clot have high blood pressure or high levels of cholesterol have existing nerve damage (tingling, abnormal co-ordination or pain in hands or feet) have had serious skin reactions have diabetes have thyroid problems or seizures have healing wounds had any surgery in the previous 7 days Use in paediatrics: THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age due to lack of safety and effectiveness. Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: Your doctor will advise the correct dose and duration of THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, disease condition and body weight.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug–Drug Interactions: Before taking THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines that cause drowsiness (Ex. triazolam, temazepam) medicines used to manage depression or anxiety (Ex. citalopram, fluoxetine) medicines used to manage heart problems or high blood pressure (Ex. ramipril, azilsartan, propranolol) anticoagulants such as aspirin (used to manage or manage blood clots) hormonal contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy (Ex. Estradiol, levonorgestrel) medicines used to manage anaemia (Ex. cyanocobalamin) medicines used in the management of cancer (Ex. vincristine) medicines used in the management of AIDS (Ex. zalcitabine, didanosine) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The symptoms of overdosage of THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE are numbness and tingling in hand or feet, excessive sleepiness, constipation, dry mouth, skin rash and weakness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Thalidomide Pharmacological Category : Immunomodulating Agents Therapeutic Indication : Multiple Myeloma, Skin reactions of Erythema, Nodosum Leprosum Dosage Forms : Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep THALITERO 100MG CAPSULE out of reach of children Store at room temperature

Article Information

DW

Written By

DETAILS Written By Dr. R. Dinesh John Rajkumar

Medical Content Writer

DS

Reviewed By

Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle

Medical Expert

Last Updated

05 Dec 2022

Tags

#auto immune disease (210)#generic name thalidomide 100 mg