Which of the following anti leprosy drugs is used in treatment of type 2 lepra reaction:
Correct Answer: Clofazimine
Description: Clofazimine is also effective for Type 2 reaction but is less potent than coicosteroids and often takes 4-6 weeks to develop its full effects, so it should never be staed as the sole agent for the treatment of recurrent Type 2 reaction. However, clofazimine may be extremely useful for reducing or withdrawing coicosteroids in patients who have become dependent on them. Ref:
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