Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL) reaction is a serious and common complication of multibacillary leprosy. Thalidomide is an effective drug which can be used safely in the treatment of ENL, with due regard to its teratogenic potential. In many leprosy-endemic countries it is still not available to leprologists. In this editorial we discuss hindrance to access to thalidomide, and some considerations as to how to ensure its safe use in leprosy patients.
BT - Leprosy Review DO - 10.47276/lr.94.3.186 IS - 3 LA - Eng M3 - Editorial N2 -Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL) reaction is a serious and common complication of multibacillary leprosy. Thalidomide is an effective drug which can be used safely in the treatment of ENL, with due regard to its teratogenic potential. In many leprosy-endemic countries it is still not available to leprologists. In this editorial we discuss hindrance to access to thalidomide, and some considerations as to how to ensure its safe use in leprosy patients.
PB - Lepra PY - 2023 SP - 186 EP - 192 T2 - Leprosy Review TI - Access to thalidomide UR - https://leprosyreview.org/article/94/3/20-23068 VL - 94 SN - 2162-8807 ER -