THALITERO 100MG (10'S CAP)

Introduction:

Thalitero Capsule is used in the treatment of multiple Myeloma and Lepra reaction. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which affect how your immune system works.

Thalitero Capsule should be taken on empty stomach, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Some common side effects of this medicine include Headache, Sleepiness, Nausea, Rash, Weakness, and Dizziness. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells while on treatment. It might cause blood clots, and your doctor might prescribe some other medicine to prevent this.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.

Instructions:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer. Thalitero Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

• Multiple Myeloma
• Lepra reaction

SAFETY ADVICE 
Alcohol

• UNSAFE Thalitero Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. 

Pregnancy

• UNSAFE Thalitero Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects on the developing baby. 

Breast Feeding

• CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Thalitero Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. 

Driving

• UNSAFE Thalitero Capsule may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. You may experience side effects, such as dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness, or blurred vision with Thalitero Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive. 

Kidney

• SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Thalitero Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thalitero Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. 

Liver

• SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Thalitero Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Thalitero Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Side Effects:

• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Rash
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Edema (swelling)
• Loss of appetite
• Decreased White Blood Cell Count
• Decreased calcium level in blood
• Weight gain
• Fatigue
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Anxiety
• Blood clots
• Dry skin
• Weight loss
• Confusion
• Decreased White Blood Cell Count (Neutrophils)
• Neuropathy
• Constipation
• Tremors