Thycad 100mg Capsule
₹596.93
Composition:
Thalidomide (100mg)
Marketer details:
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Product introduction
Thycad 100mg 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.
Thycad 100mg Capsule should be taken in the exact dose and duration recommended by the doctor. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Before taking Thycad 100mg Capsule inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart disease. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check number of blood cells during your treatment. It may reduce white blood cells thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, rash, breathlessness, dizziness, edema (swelling), fatigue, and confusion. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bothers you or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or prevent them. You should not drive or operate machinery as Thycad 100mg Capsule may makes you feel sleepy. Women or men who are undergoing treatment should use effective contraception method and avoid pregnancy till doctor recommends it.
Uses of Thycad Capsule
- Multiple myeloma
- Lepra reaction
Benefits of Thycad Capsule
Lepra reaction
Lepra reactions are complicated inflammatory reactions that may occur before, during or after the treatment for leprosy, a serious bacterial skin disease. These reactions increase nerve damage and worsen disability in leprosy patients. Therefore lepra reactions need treatment with medicines such as Thycad 100mg Capsule in order to stimulate the immune system and aid in recovery. This medicine will also prevent further damage due to lepra reactions. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Lepra reactions are complicated inflammatory reactions that may occur before, during or after the treatment for leprosy, a serious bacterial skin disease. These reactions increase nerve damage and worsen disability in leprosy patients. Therefore lepra reactions need treatment with medicines such as Thycad 100mg Capsule in order to stimulate the immune system and aid in recovery. This medicine will also prevent further damage due to lepra reactions. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Thycad Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Thycad
- Nausea
- Rash
- Breathlessness
- Dizziness
- Edema (swelling)
- Fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Tremors
- Sensory neuropathy
- Thromboembolism
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Dry skin
- Weight loss
- Decreased calcium level in blood
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Weakness
- Fever
- Decreased appetite
- Motor neuropathy
How to use Thycad Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Thycad 100mg Capsule is to be taken on an empty stomach.
How Thycad Capsule works
Thycad 100mg Capsule modulates the activity of body’s immune system and helps indirectly attacking the cancer cells. It also stops the growth of blood vessels in cancer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Thycad 100mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Thycad 100mg Capsule is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thycad 100mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Thycad 100mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
You may experience side effects, such as dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness or blurred vision with Thycad 100mg Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.
You may experience side effects, such as dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness or blurred vision with Thycad 100mg Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Thycad 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Thycad 100mg Capsule in patients with liver disease.
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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