n.酞胺哌啶酮，反应停(原用作妊娠妇女的镇静药，但在20世纪60年代因发现会引起胎儿四肢畸形而被禁用)

Thalidomide was initially prescribed as a sedative and to alleviate morning sickness in pregnant women.
氨基喋呤最初被用作镇静剂，并用于缓解孕妇的晨吐症状。
The drug thalidomide is now used to treat multiple myeloma and leprosy due to its immunomodulatory properties.
这种名为氨喋呤的药物因其免疫调节特性，现已被用于治疗多发性骨髓瘤和麻风病。
Despite being withdrawn from the market after causing severe birth defects, thalidomide has made a comeback in modern medicine.
尽管因导致严重的新生儿缺陷而一度撤市，氨喋呤在现代医学中又重新得到应用。
In the 1950s, thalidomide was widely distributed without proper clinical trials, leading to a tragic global health crisis.
在20世纪50年代，氨喋呤未经适当临床试验即广泛分发，导致了一场全球性的健康危机。
Researchers found that thalidomide can also inhibit the growth of blood vessels, which may be useful in fighting certain cancers.
研究人员发现氨喋呤还能抑制血管生长，这可能对对抗某些癌症有用。
Thalidomide's history serves as a stark reminder of the importance of rigorous testing in pharmaceutical development.
氨基喋呤的历史为药品研发过程中严格测试的重要性敲响了警钟。
Patients undergoing treatment with thalidomide should be informed about the potential risks and must use effective contraception.
接受氨喋呤治疗的患者应被告知潜在风险，并必须采取有效的避孕措施。
Although thalidomide has been reapproved for some conditions, its use remains strictly controlled worldwide.
尽管氨喋呤在某些情况下已重新获得批准使用，但其在全球范围内的使用仍受到严格控制。
Physicians today prescribe thalidomide under close supervision, following strict guidelines to minimize side effects.
如今，医生在遵循严格指南以最小化副作用的前提下，在严密监督下开具氨喋呤处方。
Studies have shown that thalidomide can be an effective therapy when combined with other drugs for treating certain skin conditions.
研究表明，氨喋呤与其他药物联合使用时，可以成为治疗某些皮肤病的有效疗法。