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Thalidomide was sold in a number of countries across the world from 1957 until 1961 when it was withdrawn from the market after being found to be a cause of birth defects in what has been called "the biggest medical tragedy of modern times".[|[3]] It is not known exactly how many worldwide victims of the drug there have been, although estimates range from 10,000 to 20,000.[|[4]] Since then thalidomide has been found to be a valuable treatment for a number of medical conditions and it is being prescribed again in a number of countries, although its use remains controversial.[|[5]][|[6]] The thalidomide tragedy led to much stricter testing being required for drugs and pesticides before they can be licensed.[|[7]] [|www.wikiepedia.com] thanks forethe info
 * Thalidomide** is a [|sedative]-[|hypnotic] and [|multiple myeloma] [|medication]. The drug is a potent [|teratogen] in rabbits and [|primates] including humans: severe birth defects may result if the drug is taken during pregnancy.[|[2]]