Thalidomide tablets have serious teratogenic effects and should not be used during pregnancy, therefore, pregnant women who take thalidomide tablets in mid-pregnancy can have adverse effects on the fetus.
Thalidomide tablets are used for the control of verrucous leprosy reaction disorder, which has serious teratogenic effects on the fetus and can cause fetal defects as well as death if this drug is taken during pregnancy.
The use of thalidomide tablets is absolutely prohibited in pregnant and lactating women. In addition to this, the use of the drug is associated with adverse reactions such as dryness of the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose, lethargy. If a pregnant woman takes thalidomide in the middle of pregnancy, she needs to do adequate labor and delivery tests, and if abnormalities are found, the pregnancy needs to be terminated if necessary.
Therefore, thalidomide tablets should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoiding unauthorized use of medication to prevent adverse consequences.