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Thalidomide

Description:

Thalidomide is a medication primarily used for the treatment of multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow. It is also prescribed for certain skin conditions and as a preventive measure for the recurrence of erythema nodosum leprosum, a complication of leprosy.

Sample Sentences:

1. The doctor prescribed thalidomide to manage the symptoms of her multiple myeloma.
2. Thalidomide has shown efficacy in reducing skin inflammation caused by certain dermatological conditions.
3. The patient with recurring erythema nodosum leprosum was advised to take thalidomide to prevent further complications.

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