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Bedaquiline tablets (Bedaquiline) is a drug used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Although bedaquiline tablets play an important role in treating tuberculosis, they may also cause some side effects and safety issues. Here are some common and serious side effects associated with bedaquiline tablets.

Common side effects:

1.Nausea and Vomiting: Bedaquiline tablets may cause nausea and vomiting, which may affect the patient's appetite and weight.

2.Diarrhea: Some patients may experience diarrhea while taking bedaquiline tablets, which may be caused by the irritating effect of the drug on the gastrointestinal tract.

3.Headache: The use of bedaquiline tablets may cause headache, especially in the early stages of treatment.

4.Fatigue: Some patients may experience fatigue and weakness while taking bedaquiline tablets

5.Sleep disorders: Bedaquiline tablets may interfere with patients' sleep and cause insomnia or other sleep disorders.

6.Arrhythmias: The use of bedaquiline tablets has been associated with an increased incidence of arrhythmias, so cardiac function needs to be closely monitored.

Serious side effects (you should seek medical attention immediately):

1.Heart problems: Heart problems, such as tachycardia, angina, arrhythmia, etc., may occur during use of bedaquiline tablets. If you develop chest pain, difficulty breathing, palpitations, or other heart symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

2.Liver Damage: Use of bedaquiline tablets may cause liver damage, including abnormal liver function and hepatitis. If you develop jaundice, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or other liver-related symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

3.Vision problems: Bedaquiline tablets may cause vision problems, such as blurred vision, visual impairment, or eye pain during use. If these symptoms occur, seek medical attention promptly.

4.Psychiatric symptoms: Some patients may experience anxiety, depression, hallucinations or other psychotic symptoms while taking bedaquiline tablets. If these symptoms occur, inform your doctor and seek help promptly.

5.Allergic reaction: Individual patients may have allergic reactions to bedaquiline tablets or their ingredients, manifesting as symptoms such as rash, urticaria, difficulty breathing or swelling. If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical attention immediately.

These list of side effects are not exhaustive and other less common or rare side effects may exist. In addition, interactions between bedaquiline tablets and other medications may cause additional side effects. Therefore, before using bedaquiline tablets, it is important to discuss potential side effects and risks in detail with your doctor, and to receive regular monitoring and follow-up with your doctor.

Please note that this is only an overview and is not intended to substitute for the advice of a physician or professional medical provider. If you are considering using bedaquiline tablets or are experiencing side effects related to them, talk to your doctor immediately.

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.