Abstract:Dapsone, the major drug for leprosy, has broader application against dermatoses, malaria, and AIDS-related diseases. Besides its antimicrobial/ antiprotozoal activity, dapsone has anti-inflammatory properties. However, because of its low aqueous solubility, the high oral doses required and associated side effects limit the tolerability and efficacy of dapsone free base. As a strategy to improve the drug's solubility, new salts of dapsone were prepared. The chloride, bromide, and nitrate salts of dapsone were c… Show more
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