Bedaquilina

Bedaquilina is an antibiotic remedy used in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis that prevents the production of energy in Mycobacterium tuberculosis , leading to the death of these bacteria.

Bedaquilina is produced by Janssen Farmacêutica and marketed by the name of Sirturo.

Indications of Bedaquilina

Bedaquiline is indicated for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in adults.

How to use Bedaquilina

How to use bedaquiline can be:

• Week 1-2: 4 tablets, once daily, with foodWeek 3-24: 2 tablets, 3 times a week, with food.

The duration of treatment is 24 weeks and the tablets should be taken with water.

Side effects of Bedaquilina

Side effects of bedaquiline can be nausea, joint and chest pain, headache and arrhythmias.

Contraindications for Bedaquilina

Bedaquiline has no contraindications.