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Erythema Nodosum Leprosum

Erythema nodosum leprosum is a type 2 lepra reaction that occurs in people with lepromatous or borderline lepromatous leprosy. It is an acute immune complex vasculitis that may cause skin nodules and joint swelling.

Medicine used to treat Erythema Nodosum Leprosum

Thalix

Thalidomide

50mg

Thalidomide capsules for multiple myeloma and erythema nodosum leprosum. It influences the immune system and blood vessel growth.

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Key points

  • Erythema nodosum leprosum is poorly understood and is commonly associated with puberty, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Thalidomide is the ingredient in the listed medicine Thalix, which is available as a 50mg capsule.

Medicines listed for Erythema Nodosum Leprosum

Thalidomide belongs to a class of medicines that modulate the immune system and is used in the management of lepra reaction for people with erythema nodosum leprosum.

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