Treatment of lepra type II reaction are all except
Treatment of lepra type 2 reaction: Continue the antileprosy treatment. Mild/ moderate (fever with few skin lesions): - Rest - Chloroquine - Aspirin - Antimonials (when associated with bone and joint problem) Severe ENL (neuritis/ ahritis/ uveitis/ orchitis): - Steroid - Clofazimine (in large doses) - Thalidomide: Thalidomide is of no value in Type I reaction It is used in management of type II reaction It is teratogenic hence contraindicated in women
Mycobacterial Infections
Clofazimine
Thalidomide
Coicosteroids
Cessation of anti leprosy treatment
Cessation of anti leprosy treatment