Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Sirturo Tablet
Sirturo Tablet
| Generic name | bedaquiline |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antitubercular agent (diarylquinoline antimycobacterial drug) |
| Forms | 100 mg tablet (swallowed whole) |
Sirturo is a prescription antibiotic tablet used together with other TB medicines to treat lung tuberculosis caused by bacteria resistant to the standard drugs rifampin and isoniazid. It is used in adults and children who meet a minimum age and weight requirement.
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