Is there a generic for Thalomid?
Is there a generic for Thalomid?
No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Thalomid available in the United States. Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Thalomid. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe.
What is Thalomid prescribed for?
Thalomid is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of bone marrow cancer (Multiple Myeloma) and Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL). Thalomid may be used alone or with other medications. Thalomid belongs to a class of drugs called Antineoplastics, Angiogenesis Inhibitor.
Is thalidomide a generic?
Thalidomide may also be used to treat certain conditions caused by cancer and HIV infection. Thalidomide is available under the following different brand names: Thalomid.
Who manufactures Thalomid?
Seeing commercial potential, Celgene pulled thalidomide out of the pharmaceutical dustbin and dubbed it Thalomid. It got approval from the FDA in 1998 as a treatment for leprosy.
How do you take Thalomid?
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily at bedtime at least 1 hour after the evening meal or as directed by your doctor. Swallow this medication whole with water. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than prescribed.
Is Thalomid controlled?
Thalomid is available only in a 28-day supply from a certified pharmacy under a special program called Thalomid REMS. You must be registered in the program and agree to use birth control as required. You will be limited to a 28-day supply of medicine each time your prescription is refilled.
Why does Revlimid cost so much?
Because Revlimid is an oral cancer treatment and not a chemotherapy infusion, it’s covered by the drug plan of those with insurance. Myeloma patients will tend to hit their drug maximums quickly too, which means that they face no co-pays for the drug for much of the year. Even so, the costs can be significant.
Can you buy thalidomide?
Thalidomide is available only in a 28-day supply from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and agree to use birth control as required. Thalidomide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Can I take thalidomide?
For all people taking thalidomide: Thalidomide must not be taken by women who are pregnant or who could become pregnant while taking this medication. Even a single dose of thalidomide taken during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects (physical problems present in the baby at birth) or death of the unborn baby.
How do I order Thalomid?
In order to prescribe THALOMID® (thalidomide), you must enroll in the THALOMID REMS® program and agree to follow the requirements of the program. You can enroll by visiting CelgeneRiskManagement.com, a website that allows prescribers to handle the REMS process for all of the Celgene REMS programs.
What will generic Revlimid cost?
The current price of Revlimid is $24,366 for a 28 day supply of a 2.5mg tablet. On Sept 30, 2020 Eric Sagonowsky published an article regarding Revlimid’s aggressive sales targets. His information was obtained through a Congressional probe.
Who should not take thalidomide?
If you are female and become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, if your period is late or you have unusual menstrual bleeding, or if you stop using 2 forms of birth control, stop taking thalidomide and tell your doctor right away.