One of the following is a side effect of clofazimine used in leprosy therapy – a) Hyperpigmentationb) Erythemac) Discoloration of body secretionsd) Macular rash
High-Yield Explanation
Adverse effects of clofazimine
1. Skin → Reddish-black discolouration of skin, dryness of skin and itching, Discolouration of hair and body secretions, acneform eruptions and phototoxicity, conjuctival pigmentation.
2. GIT → Enteritis with loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain, anorexia and weight loss.