How many months do you usually take Bedaquiline tablets?

The duration of use of Bedaquiline tablets (Bedaquiline) is usually based on the patient's specific condition and the severity of the tuberculosis infection. The course of treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is longer, generally taking several months to more than a year.

The specific treatment regimen and duration of use should be determined by the physician based on the patient's condition and clinical judgment. When formulating a treatment plan, doctors will consider a variety of factors, including the severity of the disease, the drug resistance of the tuberculosis bacteria, the patient's individual characteristics, and combination treatment options with other drugs.

However, the specific duration of treatment may vary depending on the individual patient's condition. Severe drug-resistant cases may require longer treatment periods, while milder cases may require shorter treatment periods. During the treatment process, the doctor will conduct regular monitoring and evaluation to adjust the treatment plan and duration.

It is important that patients follow their doctor's instructions throughout the course of treatment, regardless of how long treatment lasts. Even after symptoms improve or disappear, bedaquiline tablets or other anti-tuberculosis drugs should not be stopped prematurely. Uncompleted treatment may lead to the development of drug resistance in TB bacteria, allowing the disease to relapse or spread.

Therefore, the duration of treatment with bedaquiline tablets should be determined by the physician based on the patient's specific condition and treatment progress. Please have a detailed discussion with your doctor and follow their advice and instructions.

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.