Leprostatic Agents
- Name
- Leprostatic Agents
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000611
- Description
Substances that suppress Mycobacterium leprae, ameliorate the clinical manifestations of leprosy, and/or reduce the incidence and severity of leprous reactions.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Dapsone A sulfone drug used to treat acne vulgaris, Hansen's disease, and dermatitis herpetiformis. Clofazimine A riminophenazine antimycobacterial used to treat leprosy. Thalidomide A medication used to treat cancers, particularly newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, and erythema nodosum leprosum. Rifampicin An antibiotic used to treat several types of mycobacterial infections including Mycobacterium avium complex, leprosy, and in combination with other antibacterials to treat latent or active tuberculosis. Rifapentine An antibiotic agent used in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. Rifalazil Investigated for use/treatment in atherosclerosis, bacterial infection, and peripheral vascular disease. Sulfameter Long acting sulfonamide used in leprosy, urinary, and respiratory tract infections. - Drugs & Drug Targets