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Thalidomide is a medication originally developed as a sedative and later found to have immunomodulatory properties. It is synthesized from organic compounds and functions by modulating immune responses and inhibiting tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). Thalidomide is primarily used in the treatment of certain conditions such as multiple myeloma and leprosy-related complications.
| Chemical formula | C13H10N2O4 |
| Molecular weight | 258.23 g/mol |
| Purity | Typically ≥ 98% |
| Form | Powder or crystalline form |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents |
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Thalidomide is used to treat multiple myeloma and complications of leprosy.
Thalidomide can have serious side effects and should only be used under medical supervision.
Common side effects include drowsiness, constipation, and peripheral neuropathy.
Thalidomide is typically taken orally in capsule form.
Thalidomide is contraindicated in pregnancy due to its teratogenic effects.
Thalidomide is subject to strict regulations due to its history and potential risks.