Lamprene 50mg. 100mg Gelatine Capsules
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of multibacillary leprosy and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
Dosage (summary)
Leprosy: Adults 300 mg on Day 1, then 50 mg daily; MDR-TB: Adults u226530 kg: 100 mg/day; <30 kg: 50 mg/day.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 50 days, Duration: Not specified.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; crosses placenta and may harm fetus; avoid breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A substrates
- QT prolonging medicines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to clofazimine
- QT interval prolongation
- Concomitant use with QT prolonging medicines
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Skin discolouration
- QT prolongation
Counselling Points
- Take with food or milk
- Adhere to treatment regimen
- Report any signs of adverse reactions
Serious warnings
- QT prolongation
- Risk of Torsades de Pointes
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
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