How to take Bedaquiline tablets?

Bedaquiline tablets (Bedaquiline) is a prescription medication that should be used as directed by your doctor or medical professional before use. The following is a general guide to the use of bedaquiline tablets:

1.Usage and dosage: Bedaquiline tablets are usually taken as oral medications. The determination of the dose will depend on several factors, including the patient's age, weight, liver function, tuberculosis drug resistance, etc. Follow your doctor's exact dosage instructions and use the correct amount on time.

2.Bedaquiline tablets should be taken before or after meals: Under normal circumstances, bedaquiline tablets should be taken after meals. Follow your doctor's advice and take the tablets with food as directed.

3.Do not change the dosage: Do not change the dosage of bedaquiline tablets or stop using them unless directed by your doctor. If you think the dose is not right for you or you need to stop using it, you should talk to your doctor.

4.Attention to drug interactions: Bedaquiline tablets may interact with other drugs. Before using bedaquiline tablets, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements. In particular, caution may be needed when using heart medications, antifungals, or antibiotics concurrently with bedaquiline tablets.

5.Regular monitoring: While using bedaquiline tablets, your doctor may ask you to undergo regular physical examinations and laboratory tests to monitor the efficacy and side effects of the drug. Please follow your doctor's advice and go for check-ups on time.

6.Adhere to treatment plan: Bedaquiline tablets are often used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for tuberculosis. Please follow your doctor's instructions to complete the entire treatment process, and do not stop using it early even if you feel your symptoms are getting better or disappearing.

Please note that the above is a general guide only, and specific medication instructions may vary due to individual differences. Always follow your doctor or medical professional's instructions and maintain close communication with them while using this medication.

Bedaquiline tablets have been launched in China and have been included in Class B medical insurance. Patients can buy them domestically, but the price is very high. Specification100mg*24The price of tablets is around 15,000 yuan. Please consult the local hospital pharmacy for specific prices. 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.