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What are the two forms of thalidomide used today?
Kuntz and keller type
Why did thalidomide go wrong?
Thalidomide all went wrong because it wasn't tested properly and they skipped some vital tests before it was used on actual patients.
What is the chemical formula of thalidomide?
The chemical formula of thalidomide is C13H10N2O4.
Why was thalidomide withdrawn?
Thalidomide was marketed as an aid for nausea and for pregnant women to prevent morning sickness. Thalidomide was withdrawn because it was found to cause birth defects in newborns, such as missing limbs, it also caused peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) in long time users. Thalidomide still being used as a treatment option for various forms of cancer.
What drug was used in Europe and distributed in the US as a sedative for pregnant women?
Thalidomide.
How did Thalidomide help pregnant women?
Thalidomide was supposed to be an effective sedative for pregnant women, but thalidomide caused birth defects and peripheral neuropathy.
What was thalidomide first used for?
Thalidomide was originally used as a light sedative. It proved to be a powerful teratogen, and was withdrawn after having caused a number of very serious birth defects.Interestingly, though, thalidomide can once again be prescribed in connection with the treatment of multiple myeloma. Safeguards are in effect to prevent the distribution of the drug to women who are pregnant, or who could become pregnant.
What are some books about the thalidomide disaster?
Dark Remedy: The Impact of Thalidomide and Its Revival as a Vital Medicine by Rock Brynner and Trent D. Stephens Suffer the Children: The Story of Thalidomide Tough Cookie: The Less Than Virtuous Tale of a Thalidomide Mum by Sheila Mottley Thalidomide and the Power of the Drug Companies (A Penguin special) by Robert Nilsson and Henning Sjostrom Dark Remedy: The Impact of Thalidomide and Its Revival as a Vital Medicineby Rock Brynner and Trent D. Stephens Suffer the Children: The Story of Thalidomide Tough Cookie: The Less Than Virtuous Tale of a Thalidomide Mum by Sheila Mottley Thalidomide and the Power of the Drug Companies (A Penguin special) by Robert Nilsson and Henning Sjostrom
How does the drug thalidomide work?
Thalidomide regulates the immune response by suppressing a protein, tumor necrosis factor alpha.
Who invented thalidomide?
Dr.R.Kunz and Dr.H.Keller invented thalidomide in Germany
Where can you buy thalidomide?
Back in the day, Thalidomide was used to treat morning sickness. Problems arose after birth defects started to occur. Soon afterward the drug was banned completely. Fairly recently, thalidomide has been seen to treat illnesses such as leprosy, Kahlers disease, and possibly AIDS.As to where it can be purchased, without a prescription, nowhere. If you need it for some illness talk to a doctor.
Where can youbuy thalidomide?
Back in the day, Thalidomide was used to treat morning sickness. Problems arose after birth defects started to occur. Soon afterward the drug was banned completely. Fairly recently, thalidomide has been seen to treat illnesses such as leprosy, Kahlers disease, and possibly AIDS.As to where it can be purchased, without a prescription, nowhere. If you need it for some illness talk to a doctor.
