Thalomid

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What is Thalomid?

Generic Name: thalidomide
Other Brand Names: thalidomide
Thalidomide affects the immune system. It helps promote immune responses to prevent inflammation in the body.
Thalidomide is used to treat and prevent the debilitating and disfiguring skin sores caused by erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), an inflammatory complication of leprosy. It is also used together with another medicine called dexamethasone to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer).
Thalidomide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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