Thalidomide: history, withdrawal, renaissance, and safety concerns

Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2021 Dec;20(12):1455-1457. doi: 10.1080/14740338.2021.1991307. Epub 2021 Nov 2.

Authors

Neil Vargesson¹, Trent Stephens²

Affiliations

¹ School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
² Idaho Dental Education Program and Department of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA.

PMID: 34623196
DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2021.1991307

No abstract available

Publication types

Editorial
Historical Article

MeSH terms

Female
History, 20th Century
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
Immunosuppressive Agents / history
Immunosuppressive Agents / pharmacology
Pregnancy
Safety-Based Drug Withdrawals / history*
Teratogens / history*
Thalidomide / adverse effects
Thalidomide / history*
Thalidomide / pharmacology

Substances

Immunosuppressive Agents
Teratogens
Thalidomide