Which of the following is the most effective drug against M. leprae ?
Correct Answer: Rifampicin
Description: Rifampicin is the only bactericidal drug amongst the anti leprosy drugs & can render Leprosy rapidly non contagious. It acts by inhibiting mycobacterial DNA dependent RNA synthesis. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By KD Tripathi, 5th Edition, Pages 700, 709-11, 713.
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