Dermatology – MCQ 9 – Treatment of type II lepra reaction

The following drug is not used for the treatment of type II lepra reaction:
a) Chloroquin
b) Thalidomide
c) Cyclosporine
d) Corticosteroids

Correct answer : c) Cyclosporine

Drugs used in treatment of type II lepra reaction are :

NSAID’s
Thalidomide
Chloroquine
Clofazimine
Corticosteroids
Parenteral antimony

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