All of the following statements about thalidomide are true, Except:
Thalidomide is associated with the development of constipation, rashes and peripheral neuropathy. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By KD Tripathi, 5th Edition, Page 782; DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's cancer : Principles And Practice of Oncology By Vincent T DeVita, Theodore S Lawrence, Steven A Rosenberg, Volume 1, Page 493; Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology By Ramesh C Gupta, Page 401
It has been re introduced for its activity in ENL
Developed as antiemetic in pregnancy but withdrawn because of phacomelia
Used for new and relapsed cases of Multiple myeloma
Most common side effects are diarrhea and euphoria