Dapsone
Overview
Dapsone is an antibacterial agent. It acts as a bacteriostatic for a broad spectrum of gram negative and gram positive organisms. Dapsone is effective in treating leprosy and other skin conditions, malaria, arthritis, other inflammatory conditions and also in pneumocystis pneumonia. Dapsone is administered orally.
Categories
- 6 Anti-infective drugs
- 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Ambroxol (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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50 to 300 mg | 180 (175) | 24 hourly | PO | |
5 % | 5 (5) | As recommended. | Topical | Children age 10 to 14 years. (Acne) |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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50 mg/kg | 50 (50) | 24 hourly | Oral | |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Ambroxol (HCl)
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