Thalidomide was an FDA approved drug in the 1950s to treat morning sickness in pregnant women and was exported to 47 countries. However, it resulted in about 10,000 victims born with malformations due to its use during pregnancy. About 40% of victims died before their first birthday due to malformed ears, eyes, heart, kidney and other organs. Thalidomide was later found to be unsafe for pregnant women and was withdrawn from the market.

1. The issue of Thalidomide Geranaz Amirtabar student number:16585078 University of western sydney

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3. Patients reported deep sleep Sedative Anti nausea & morning sickness in pregnant women Exported to 47 countries

4. Result

5. About 10000 victims 40 % victims died before their first birthday Malformation of ears, eyes, heart, kidney, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system

6. What had happened to the victims?

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8. References Perri,A 2006,A review of thalidomide´s history & current dermatological applicants,vol9,no.3 The Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Grosshans, E , Illy G 1999 Thalidomide therapy for inflammatory dermatoses, Journal of Dermatology , vol9,pp598-602 Sergios,N & Poonam,R 2004,A Proposal to Review Chemie Grunenthal’s Response to the Thalidomide Crisis