Ethiodized oil Injection and Thalomid

• Generic Name: ethiodized oil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Ethiodized oil injection is an oil-based radiopaque contrast agent. Contrast agents are used to help create a clear picture of the body during different medical procedures. These include:

• Hysterosalpingography (x-ray test that looks inside the uterus and fallopian tubes) in adults
• Lymphography (x-ray test that looks at the lymph vessels of the feet or hands) in adults and children
• Imaging of liver tumors in adults.

Ethiodized oil is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: thalidomide
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Thalomid

Thalomid (thalidomide) affects the immune system. It promotes immune responses to help slow tumor growth.

Thalomid is used together with dexamethasone to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer).

Thalomid is also used to treat and prevent moderate to severe skin lesions caused by leprosy.

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.