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A commonest side effect of Dapsone is :

A
Hemolytic anemia
B
Thrombocytopenia
C
Cyanosis
D
Bone marrow depression
High-Yield Explanation
Hemolysis develops in almost every individual treated with 200-300 mg dapsone per day. Doses of less than 100 mg in healthy persons and less than 50 mg per day in persons with G-6PD deficiency do not cause hemolysis. Methemoglobinemia is also very common.

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