THALIDOMIDE
\θˈalɪdˌɒma͡ɪd], \θˈalɪdˌɒmaɪd], \θ_ˈa_l_ɪ_d_ˌɒ_m_aɪ_d]\
Definitions of THALIDOMIDE
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a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
By Princeton University
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a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A pharmaceutical agent originally introduced as a non-barbiturate hypnotic, but withdrawn from the market because of its known tetratogenic effects. It has been reintroduced and used for a number of immunological and inflammatory disorders. Thalidomide displays immunosuppresive and anti-angiogenic activity. It inhibits release of tumor necrosis factor alpha from monocytes, and modulates other cytokine action.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
