When to take Bedaquiline Fumarate (Snaery)

Bedaquiline fumarate (Bedaquiline) is a drug used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Its use and dosage are based on the patient's age, weight and specific circumstances. Correct use and timing are critical to ensuring the effectiveness of the medication and optimal therapeutic effects.

1.For adult patients, bedaquiline (Snare) should be used and dosed as follows:

In the 1 to 2 weeks of treatment, it is recommended to take 400mg (mg) orally 1 times a day, with food.

From the 3 week to the 24 week of treatment, take 200 mg orally (< span>mg), 3 times a week, with food, and the interval between two doses should be at least 48 hours.

2.For pediatric patients, bedaquiline (Sneril) is divided into two ranges according to body weight:

Children weighing more than15kg and less than30kg should be treated during the first 1 to 2weeks, it is recommended to take 200mg (mg) orally once a day with food. From the 3week to the 24th week of treatment Weekly, take 100mg (mg) orally 3 times a week with food, and the interval between two doses should be at least 48 hours.

For children weighing 30 or more, it is recommended to take oral medication every time during the 1 to 2 weeks of treatment. 400mg (mg), 1 times daily, taken with food. From the 3 week to the 24 week of treatment, take 200mg (mg), 3 times a week, with food, and the interval between two doses should be at least 48 hours.

Bedaquiline (Snaery) should be taken with meals and should be taken at regular times every day to ensure that the drug maintains a stable concentration in the body. This helps maximize the antibacterial effect of the drug and improves treatment effectiveness. Any adjustments to dosage or medication time should be made under the guidance of a doctor, and patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions and do not change the medication regimen at will.