How to stop taking Bedaquiline?

Bedaquiline tablets (Bedaquiline) is an anti-tuberculosis drug. When stopping the drug, you should follow the doctor's guidance and the specific situation. The following are general principles and recommendations for discontinuing medications, but be sure to follow your doctor's specific instructions:

1.It is strictly prohibited to stop taking the medication on your own: While using bedaquiline tablets, patients are strictly prohibited to stop taking the medicine or adjust the dose on your own. Discontinuation of the drug needs to be under the supervision of a doctor and needs to be decided based on the condition and response to treatment.

2.Complete the course of treatment: Bedaquiline tablets are usually used as part of a comprehensive treatment regimen and in combination with other anti-tuberculosis drugs. Patients need to complete the entire course of treatment before stopping the drug, even if symptoms have improved or disappeared.

3.Gradually reduce the dose according to the doctor's advice: The withdrawal process requires gradually reducing the dose of bedaquiline tablets according to the doctor's advice, rather than stopping suddenly. The process of tapering can reduce the occurrence of side effects and drug withdrawal reactions.

4.Regular review and monitoring: During the withdrawal process, doctors will arrange regular review and monitoring to ensure that the disease is controlled and the patient's condition is stable. These examinations may include clinical evaluation, etiological examination, drug concentration monitoring, etc.

5.Pay attention to the risk of recurrence: After stopping the drug, patients need to continue to pay close attention to their condition and pay attention to possible recurrence of symptoms. There is a risk of recurrence of tuberculosis, so patients should seek medical advice promptly and inform their doctors of their previous treatment with bedaquiline tablets.

In short, patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions and prescriptions when discontinuing medication. Any decision to discontinue medication should be fully discussed with your doctor and made under your doctor's supervision. Timely review and monitoring are important steps to ensure the safety and stable efficacy of treatment. If you have any questions or discomfort, patients should immediately consult a physician or professional medical provider for accurate advice and guidance.

Bedaquiline tablets have been launched in China and have been included in Class B medical insurance. Patients can buy it domestically, but the price is very high. The price of 100mg*24tablets is around 15,000 yuan. For specific prices, please consult the local hospital pharmacy. There are only original drugs abroad, and the ones with higher cost performance are Russian original drugs, specificationsThe price of 100mg*188 tablets is also around 15,000 yuan, and the specifications are about 8 times that of domestic ones. Relatively speaking, the price is still very cheap compared to domestic ones. And the ingredients of domestic and foreign original drugs are consistent.