Pulmonary Medications Part 6 PDF
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Debra Forzese, Pharm. D.
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This document presents information on pulmonary medications, focusing on the treatment of various conditions associated with lung diseases. It discusses different medications and their usage in the treatment of specific medical situations, like NTM and leprosy.
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Pulmonary Medications Part 6 Medication Used for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Background Background Treatment of MAC Lung Disease Treatment of MAC Lung Disease Guideline Recommendations for Treatment of MAC Lung Disease Treatment of MAC Lung Disease Treatment of Leprosy L...
Pulmonary Medications Part 6 Medication Used for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Background Background Treatment of MAC Lung Disease Treatment of MAC Lung Disease Guideline Recommendations for Treatment of MAC Lung Disease Treatment of MAC Lung Disease Treatment of Leprosy Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) Caused by Mycobacterium leprae Affects nerves, skin, eyes, nasal mucosa Not easily spread Treatment very effective Treatment of Leprosy Treatment of Leprosy Dapsone Dapsone (Aczone) Clofazimine (Lamprene) Clofazimine