Lennon-Dapsone Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Lennon-Dapsone inhibits folic acid synthesis by preventing normal bacterial utilization of PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid).

Lennon-Dapsone is a sulfone with anti-inflammatory immunosuppressive properties as well as antibacterial and antibiotic properties. Lennon-Dapsone is the principal drug in a multidrug regimen recommended by the World Health Organization for the treatment of leprosy. As an anti-infective agent, it is also used for treating malaria and, recently, for Pneumocystic carinii pneumonia in AIDS patients. Lennon-Dapsone is absorbed rapidly and nearly completely from the gastrointestinal tract. Lennon-Dapsone is distributed throughout total body water and is present in all tissues. However, it tends to be retained in skin and muscle and especially in the liver and kidney: traces of the drug are present in these organs up to 3 weeks after therapy cessation.

Trade Name Lennon-Dapsone
Availability Prescription only
Generic Dapsone
Dapsone Other Names DADPS, Dapsona, Dapsone, Dapsonum, Diaphenylsulfone
Related Drugs prednisone, clindamycin, dexamethasone, sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim, Bactrim, Decadron, rifampin, Bactrim DS, Deltasone, Cleocin
Type
Formula C12H12N2O2S
Weight Average: 248.301
Monoisotopic: 248.061948328
Protein binding

70 to 90%

Groups Approved, Investigational
Therapeutic Class Anti-Leprotic drugs
Manufacturer
Available Country South Africa
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Uses

Lennon-Dapsone is used for Primary and secondary prophylaxis of Pneumocystis (carinii) jirovecii pneumonia, Multibacillary leprosy, Paucibacillary leprosy, Dermatitis herpetiformis, Acne

Lennon-Dapsone is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acne Vulgaris, Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis, Hansen's Disease, Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV), Relapsing Polychondritis, Mild Pneumocystis pneumonia, Mild Toxoplasma gondii encephalitis, Moderate Pneumocystis pneumonia, Moderate Toxoplasma gondii encephalitis, Refractory Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

How Lennon-Dapsone works

Lennon-Dapsone acts against bacteria and protozoa in the same way as sulphonamides, that is by inhibiting the synthesis of dihydrofolic acid through competition with para-amino-benzoate for the active site of dihydropteroate synthetase. The anti-inflammatory action of the drug is unrelated to its antibacterial action and is still not fully understood.

Dosage

Lennon-Dapsone dosage

Primary and secondary prophylaxis of Pneumocystis (carinii) jirovecii pneumonia:

Multibacillary leprosy:

Paucibacillary leprosy:

Dermatitis herpetiformis:

Side Effects

Anaemia, peripheral neuropathy, haemolysis and methaemoglobinaemia (dose-related), nephrotic syndrome, psychological changes, hepatitis. Others: Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, headache, maculopapular rash, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Topical: Dryness, redness, oiliness and peeling at application site.

Toxicity

Overdosage might be expected to produce nasal congestion, syncope, or hallucinations. Measures to support blood pressure should be taken if necessary.

Precaution

G6PD deficiency, methaemoglobin or Hb M. Perform regular blood counts and monitor liver function regularly. Pregnancy and lactation.

Interaction

Decreased serum conc of dapsone when used with rifampicin. Increased plasma conc with probenecid, trimethoprim. Antagonize clofazimine.

Food Interaction

Lennon-Dapsone Drug Interaction

Moderate: hydroxychloroquine, hydroxychloroquineUnknown: mycophenolate mofetil, mycophenolate mofetil, duloxetine, duloxetine, furosemide, furosemide, pregabalin, pregabalin, cyanocobalamin, cyanocobalamin, ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, cholecalciferol, ondansetron, ondansetron, cetirizine, cetirizine

Lennon-Dapsone Disease Interaction

Major: bone marrow suppressionModerate: liver disease

Elimination Route

Bioavailability is 70 to 80% following oral administration.

Half Life

28 hours (range 10-50 hours)

Elimination Route

Renal

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category C. Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Severe anaemia, porphyria.

Acute Overdose

Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, hyperexcitability (within a few min to up to 24 hr later), methemoglobin-induced depression, haemolysis (7-14 days after ingestion), seizures and severe cyanosis.

Treatment: activated charcoal (20g four times daily) and haemolysis may enhance elimination of dapsone and its monoacetyl derivative. For patients without G6PD deficiency, methemoglobinemia may be treated with methylene blue 1-2 mg/kg given by slow IV injection (repeated if methemoglobin reaccumulates) or in less severe cases, 3-5 mg/kg every 4-6 hr orally.

Storage Condition

Tablet: Store between 15-30°C. Protect from light. Topical Gel: Store between 20-25°C. Do not freeze.

Innovators Monograph

Lennon-Dapsone contains Dapsone see full prescribing information from innovator Lennon-Dapsone Monograph, Lennon-Dapsone MSDS, Lennon-Dapsone FDA label

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