Dapsone (dapsone)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Dapsone, a synthetic sulfone, is an antimycobacterial and antiprotozoal agent.
USES: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin disorder (dermatitis herpetiformis). It is also used with other drugs to treat Hansen's disease. Dapsone belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfones.
It works by decreasing swelling (inflammation) and stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
Generic name: dapsone
Pronunciation: (DAP-sone)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Dapsone:
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Leprosy
Also known as: Bullous Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Hansen's Disease.
Dosing
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Dapsone is administered orally.
For administration to children, commercially available tablets of dapsone have been crushed and dissolved in strawberry syrup; however, studies evaluating bioavailability of the drug following administration of this preparation have not been published to date.
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Contraindications
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Precautions
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Animal reproduction studies have not been performed with dapsone. Although dapsone has been used in pregnant women without evidence of fetal abnormalities, the drug should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
In patients with leprosy, some clinicians recommend maintaining dapsone treatment during pregnancy. In addition, dapsone has been important for the management of dermatitis herpetiformis in some pregnant women.
Because dapsone is distributed into milk and because of the tumorigenic potential demonstrated in animal studies, a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the woman.
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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