an antibiotic drug used in the treatment and prophylaxis of PCP. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, skin rash, photosensitivity and anemia.
An antibiotic active against Pneumocystis carinii, leprosy, and other pathogens, and to a lesser degree against toxoplasma gondii and MAC. Often used as a second line PCP prophylaxis in those unable to tolerate trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole.
Dapsone is an pharmacological medication most commonly used for the treatment of Mycobacterium leprae infections (leprosy).