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Pharmacology Mycobacterial Diseases (TB, Leprosy and MAC) 95caeb52

Type 1 lepra reaction is treated with

A
Coicosteroid
B
Minocycline
C
Dapsone
D
Rifampicin
High-Yield Explanation
Treatment of choice for type 1 as well as type 2 lepra reaction is coicosteroids. For severe reaction, prednisolone 40-60mg/day is staed immediately and continued till the reaction subsides. The dose is then tapered over 2-3 months. For resistant cases of ENL drug of choice is thalidomide

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