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Drugs for Leprosy

List of drugs used to treat the medical condition called Leprosy. Click on the drug to find more information including the brand names, dose, side-effects, adverse events, when to take the drug and the price of the drug.

Generic and Trade Names of Drugs for Treatment of Leprosy

Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, prescribed infections of the middle ear, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections.

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Clofazimine

Clofazimine is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for leprosy with other drugs.

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Dapsone

Dapsone is an antibacterial drug, prescribed for leprosy and skin infections either alone or with other medications.

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Thalidomide

Thalidomide is an immunomodulatory agent, prescribed for multiple myeloma, and erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL).

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