Thalidomide is useful in which of the following conditions?: (A) Treatment of leprosy, (B) Treatment of type II lepra reaction, (C) Treatment of type I lepra reaction, (D) Treatment of neuritic leprosy
Answer is B. Lepra Reaction TYPE 1 LEPRA REACTION TYPE 2 LEPRA REACTION - It is also known as reversal reaction. - It is seen in TT and BL cases of leprosy. - Drug of choice is coicosteroids. Alternative is clofazimine. - Thalidomide is ineffective. - It is also known as erythema nodosum leprosum. - It is seen in LL cases of leprosy. - Drug of choice is coicosteroids. Alternative is clofazimine. - Thalidomide is useful in severe cases.