Delamanid: how to take it safely
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Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), alongside other medicines.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Take it every day and finish the full course.
When to take it
Take it twice a day, about 12 hours apart.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Missing doses or stopping early. This can lead to drug-resistant TB.
- Alcohol.
- Tell your pharmacist about all medicines you take.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems or low blood potassium.
Possible side effects
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping.
Get help if
Fainting, palpitations or a very fast heartbeat: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.