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Bedaquiline - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Bedaquiline Medication Information

Get detailed information on Bedaquiline, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Bedaquiline provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Bedaquiline

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.

What are the side effects of Bedaquiline?

Most Common- Nausea, joint pain, headache, coughing up of blood and chest pain.

What are the other precautions for Bedaquiline?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Bedaquiline?

Store at 25°C.

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