Rifampicin and isoprodian in combination in the treatment of leprosy

Abstract

Reviewing the progress over a 2 yr period of 192 Maltese patients treated with rifampicin combined with isoprodian, a much quicker response to therapy was observed than with any other type of therapy used earlier. The combination was effective even in cases previously treated for a number of years, though early cases seem to show the speediest response to treatment. The combination of drugs was well tolerated, and reactions could be controlled with the use of thalidomide without interruption of therapy.