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Clofazimine
Latest prescription information about Clofazimine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Clofazimine
Pronunciation : kloe-FAZ-i-meen
Therapeutic Classification : antileprotics
Trade Name(s):
India- Clofozine Cap, Clofamin, Fazim, Feza, Clofaz, Hansepran Cap. International- Lamprene. This medication is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for leprosy with other drugs. It is also used to treat reactions to anti – leprosy drugs. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Multibacillary Leprosy treatment: 50 mg daily plus 300 mg once a month along with other antileprosy drugs for 1 year. Reactions in Leprosy: Treatment depends on severity. 100-200 mg/day for up to 3 month. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth once a day, with or without food. Special Instruction : *It may cause dizziness, drowsiness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. *It may cause a red to brownish black discoloration of skin, mucous membranes and secretions. *Avoid direct sunlight; wear protective clothing, including a hat. Also, wear sunglasses. *Caution needed for patients with GI symptoms, liver and kidney damage and during pregnancy. Side Effects : Skin- Pigmentation from pink to brownish-black, scaly skin and dryness, rash and itching. Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal intolerance. Eye- Discoloration of cornea and conjunctiva along with dryness and irritation of the eyes. Other- Discoloration of urine, feces, sputum, sweat, elevated blood sugar, elevated ESR(erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Central Nervous System- Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, giddiness, nerve pain, taste disorder. *Do not change the dosage without your doctor's advice. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store below 30°C. Store it in airtight container and keep away from children. |
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