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This document discusses antileprotic drugs used to treat leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It describes the two main types of leprosy and classifications. It then focuses on the mechanisms and adverse effects of dapsone, the oldest and most widely used antileprotic drug. Dapsone works by inhibiting the folate synthetase enzyme, preventing bacterial growth. It can cause anemia, nausea, vomiting and other side effects. The document also discusses the mechanisms and structur

Author

Dhananjay Verma

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