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What is Dapsone (DDS)?
Dapsone is an antibiotic used for the treatment or prevention of pneumonia. It is thought to work by decreasing levels of 4-Aminobenzoic acid, an essential nutrient for bacteria. It also may be used for treatment of skin infections, malaria, or certain types of arthritis.
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13 patients in the community are taking or have taken Dapsone (DDS).
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | 46% |
| Pneumonia | 2 | 15% |
| Treat my HIV | 2 | 15% |
| General health | 1 | 7% |
| Swollen glands | 1 | 7% |
Based on the patients currently taking Dapsone (DDS).
How long current patients have been taking Dapsone (DDS) or how long patients were taking Dapsone (DDS) before stopping.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 3 | 100% |
Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Can't tell | 100% | 1 |
|---|
Other
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 2 |
Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.