Do pharmacies sell Bedaquiline tablets?

Bedaquiline tablets belong to the first new drug class approved to treat tuberculosis. Its mechanism of action is unique. It interferes with the energy metabolism of bacteria by inhibiting the ATP synthase in Mycobacterium tuberculosis cells, thereby inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria. This makes bedaquiline tablets important in the treatment of patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

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 more cost-effective ones are Russian original drugs. The price of 100mg*188 tablets is also about 15,000 yuan. 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.

Bedaquiline tablets are often used as part of a comprehensive treatment regimen for tuberculosis. It is used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis drugs (such as isoniazid, rifampin) to increase the success rate of treatment.

The safety and tolerability of bedaquiline tablets have been evaluated in multiple clinical trials. Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and fatigue. In clinical use, the patient's heart function and liver function should be closely monitored and dosage adjustments should be made as necessary.

However, bedaquiline use may also be associated with serious side effects, such as irregular heartbeats, cardiac arrest, liver damage, and vision problems. Therefore, before using bedaquiline tablets, the patient needs to be carefully evaluated and the therapeutic effects and potential side effects weighed according to the patient's specific situation and risks.