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Dapsone

 
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    Oral
    Dapsone

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits dihydrofolate synthesis by competitively inhibiting dihydropteroate synthetase (DHPS).

Clinical Use

  • Indications
  • Leprosy
  • Dermatitis herpetiformis
  • Adverse Effects
  • Haemolytic anaemia
  • Leukopaenia
  • Rash
  • Nausea / vomiting
  • Peripheral neuropathy
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