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Side effect(s) of Delamanid


Review the side-effects of Delamanid as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Common:
A headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, asthenia or weakness

  Gastrointestinal:
Pain in the stomach, gastritis, constipation, indigestion

  Cardiovascular:
Abnormal heart rhythm, increased or decreased blood pressure, hematoma

  Blood:
Reticulocytosis, anemia, eosinophilia

  Nervous system:
Anxiety, depression, restlessness, agitation, drowsiness

  Respiratory:
Difficulty in breathing, cough, pain and irritation of the throat, runny nose

  Skin:
Dermatitis, hyperhidrosis, pruritus, rashes, urticaria, acne

  Others:
Blood in urine, fever, chest pain, dry eyes, earache

Other Precautions :

• Follow the treatment schedule strictly to gain more benefit.
• Liver function should be evaluated before, during, and after the treatment.
• Treatment of overdose should be treated by removing delamanid from the gastrointestinal tract, and by providing supportive care.

Drug Name : Delamanid

Delamanid generic Delamanid is an anti-tubercular drug prescribed in combination with bedaquiline for treating active multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in adults when other treatments fail or show no response. Delamanid works by interfering with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall components leading to loss of rigidity and resulting in cell death. It works by fighting against the bacteria in the body.


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