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Who invented thalidomide?
Dr.R.Kunz and Dr.H.Keller invented thalidomide in Germany
What drugs can minimize the effects of lepra reactions?
Cortisonetype medications and, increasingly, thalidomide are used to minimize the effects of lepra reactions.
Why did Billy Joel put the children of thalidomide?
Billy Joel wrote the song "We Didn't Start the Fire" to capture the major events that occurred during his lifetime. The inclusion of thalidomide reflects the impact of the drug's side effects on children born to mothers who took it during pregnancy in the 1950s and 1960s, leading to severe birth defects.
Why do some people not use thalidomide?
Some people do not use thalidomide due to its severe side effects, including the risk of birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Additionally, its use is restricted to specific medical conditions, such as multiple myeloma and certain skin conditions related to leprosy, which limits its availability. Concerns over potential side effects and the need for careful monitoring also contribute to its cautious use. Furthermore, regulatory guidelines and the need for patient education play a critical role in its prescription.
Are people still affected by thalidomide today?
Yes, individuals who were exposed to thalidomide in utero may still be affected by its teratogenic effects today. These effects can include limb malformations, organ damage, and other physical and neurological disabilities. Support and medical care are often required throughout affected individuals' lifetimes.
What is the chemical formula of thalidomide?
The chemical formula of thalidomide is C13H10N2O4.
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 originally intended to cure?
Thalidomide was orginally created to help cure morning sickness (a common side effect of pregnancy) and it worked out great! but the side effect was that it made gross defects on the babies born(missing/distorted limbs, etc.) so it was take off the shelves in 1962 and is not used for this purpose anymore.
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.
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