Thalix

Point to Note

If doctors feel so, the drug may be used to treat other ailments too even though it has been approved for one use only.

How is the Drug to be given?

• Oral intake as a capsule. The capsules are to be stored in a place that’s cool and dry and it should be protected from light
• To avoid sleepiness, it should be taken at night just about an hour before going to bed
• There are strict guidelines that need to be adhered to while taking this drug. A special program, the “System for Thalidomide Education and Prescribing Safety” (STEPS) has to be participated in. Patients are asked to fill in a questionnaire before taking the medicine. The drug is prescribed or dispensed only by certain pharmacists and doctors.

The Common Side Effects

While most side effects need no medical attention and subside as the body adjusts to the medicine, the doctor should be consulted if they persist. The common side effects are-

• Nausea
• Rash
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Weight gain
• Loss of appetite
• Blood clots
• Anxiety
• Confusion

How is the medicine to be taken?

The medicine is to be taken as per the dosage advised by the doctor. It’s not to be chewed, crushed, or broken. Thalix 100 capsules should be taken on an empty stomach. These capsules work by modulating the working of the immunity system of the body. They attack the cancer cells indirectly.

Caution

Thalix shouldn’t be taken by pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding. It’s however safe to be taken by patients with kidney and liver ailments.