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What drugs are combined for in multidrug therapy for leprosy?
Multidrug therapy for leprosy combines dapsone, rifampin (Rifadin; also known as rifampicin), and clofazimine (Lamprene), all of which are powerful antibacterial drugs.
What side effects does the drug dapsone have?
Dapsone can cause nausea, dizziness, palpitations, jaundice and rash.
Are there any cures for the disease leprosy?
yes in developed countries they use certain pills the most common being dapsone, rifampin, and clofaximine.
Can you cure leprosy?
yes, there is a cure, though i don't recal what... Fortunately leprosy is a curable disease. It is curable with MDT (multidrug therapy). Taking Dapsone and Clofimine together is one treatment. If you or someone you know has or suspects they have leprosy, you should go to your doctor for advice and help.
What are patients with PB leprosy treated with?
Patients with MB leprosy are usually treated with all three drugs, while patients with PB leprosy are only given rifampin and dapsone.
Does rifampin decrese effect of coumadin?
yes because it increases metabolism of the drug
What are some of the illnesses that Rifampin can be used to treat?
Tuberculosis, inactive Meningitis, and Hansen's disease are some of the illnesses that Rifampin can be used to treat. Rifampin is an antibiotic and is used to treat illnesses caused by bacterial infection.
Is dapsone safe to take during pregnancy?
You really need to ask your doctor this because there's no sure yes or no. This is what they say on Drugs.com (a very good site): If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dapsone while you are pregnant. Dapsone is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dapsone. Dapsone has been assigned to pregnancy category C. There are no animal data or controlled data in human pregnancies. Experience with dapsone during all trimesters of human pregnancy has not indicated an increased risk of fetal abnormalities. Dapsone should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk. Dapsone is excreted into human milk. Hemolytic reactions have been reported in neonates. Due to the potential for serious adverse effects in a nursing infant, a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into consideration the importance of the drug to the mother.
What side effects can be caused by rifampin?
Rifampin may also cause muscle cramps, or nausea.
Does rifampin induce hyperuricemia?
no
What are cures for leptospirosis?
Give money to LEPRA-leprosy relief association. If you're asking how you can treat it then there are certain medications; some of the most common are Rifampin, Clofaximine, and Dapsone. Sometimes supportive care is used as well.
Can taking dapsone cause weight gain?
no
