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Dapsone
Dapsone is used for: Treating leprosy. It may be used in combination with other medications. It is also used to treat dermatitis herpetiformis (extremely itchy groups of skin lesions, usually occurring on the elbows, knees, and scalp). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your...
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dapsone
Dapsone is an antiinfective medication. Dapsone is used in the treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis (a skin condition) and leprosy (Hansen’s disease). Dapsone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Dapsone
Mechanism of action is unknown; however, dapsone is bactericidal and bacteriostatic against Mycobacterium leprae .
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...(Flagyl) Nitrofurantoin Thalidomide (used to fight leprosy) INH (isoniazid) -- used against tuberculosis Drugs used to treat skin conditions (Dapsone) Anticonvulsants (Phenytoin) Anti-alcohol drugs (Disulfiram) Drugs to fight HIV Zidovudine (Retrovir, formerly AZT) Didanosine (Videx) Stavudine...
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