Daily dose of thalidomide for controlling ENL is:
A. 100 mg
B. 200-400 mg
C. 500 mg
D. 1000 mg only
A. 100 mg
B. 200-400 mg
C. 500 mg
D. 1000 mg only
Ans. B
The most effective drug for ENL is thalidomide. For patients with chronic
ENL the usual initial dosage of 200 mg twice a day. It can be gradually tapered
to a maintenance dosage of 50 to 100 mg/day.