Question 1

What is Bedaquiline used for?

Accepted Answer

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB that does not respond to the common TB drugs), multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB)

Question 2

How do you take Bedaquiline?

Accepted Answer

For the first 2 weeks, take 4 tablets of 100 mg (400 mg total) once a day with food — food helps your body absorb the drug properly. After that, take 2 tablets of 100 mg (200 mg) three times a week (with at least 48 hours between each dose) for the next 22 weeks. Always take it as part of a combination with other TB drugs your doctor prescribes. Never take it alone.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Bedaquiline?

Accepted Answer

Nausea and vomiting, headache, joint pain, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, loss of appetite

Question 4

Who should not take Bedaquiline?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to bedaquiline or any ingredient in the tablet, people with serious heart rhythm problems (long QT syndrome), people with severe liver disease. Use with caution in elderly patients and those already taking many medicines that affect the heart.

Question 5

Is Bedaquiline safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Bedaquiline is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor says the benefit clearly outweighs the risk — always consult your doctor before taking it if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

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