Information about Bedaquiline

Generic Name : Bedaquiline
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Bedaquiline are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Bedaquiline

International :

Sirturo

Why is Bedaquiline Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a diarylquinoline anti-tuberculosis drug, prescribed for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) with other medications.

What is the dosage of Bedaquiline?

PO- The recommended dose is 400 mg once daily for 2 weeks followed by 200 mg 3 times per week for 22 weeks.

How should Bedaquiline be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Bedaquiline?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of abnormal heart rhythm, congenital long QT syndrome, other heart, liver or kidney problems, HIV infection, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Monitor ECGs frequently.

• Non-adherence to the treatment regimen could result in failure or resistance.