This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Chemotherapy, Subject name: Pharmacology
In leprosy, the best bactericidal agent is 
Select and explain. 
A. Clofazimine, B. Dapsone, C. Rifamipicin, D. Ethionamide
C: Rifamipicin
Answer: C: Rifamipicin 
Explanation: Refer KDT 6/e p753. Best and the fastest acting drug for leprosy is Rifamipicin Clofazimine and Dapsone are bacteriostatic agents