Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Why is clofazimine given once a month in addition to the daily dose?

April 26, 2017addition clofazimine dose given month

0

Posted

Why is clofazimine given once a month in addition to the daily dose?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Clofazimine being a repository drug, i.e. it is stored in the body after administration and is then slowly excreted. It is given as a loading dose of 300 mg once a month to ensure that the optimal amount of clofazimine is maintained in the body tissue, even if the patient occasionally misses his or her daily dose.